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F813 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Silver Petrol 4275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,318 mi
Last recorded88,318 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF813 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 88,318 miles

Both front outer spheres leaking slightly.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 87,792 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 87,683 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 87,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,073 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 87,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 84,674 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 82,521 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 82,433 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,299 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,134 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 82,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,905 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,331 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 80,514 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,738 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 79,232 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 78,953 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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F813 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 4,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F813 SAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F813 SAC?

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What year was F813 SAC registered?

F813 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F813 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F813 SAC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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