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F821 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 5838cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,667 mi
Last recorded168,667 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF821 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,838cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 168,667 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,305 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 69,885 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 69,876 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2008 66,054 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 66,254 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,224 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 58,392 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing †

Fail 27 Nov 2006 58,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 23 Nov 2005 53,747 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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F821 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 5,838cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F821 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 F821 SAC?

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What year was F821 SAC registered?

F821 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1989.

Is F821 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F821 SAC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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