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F828 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,995 mi
Last recorded81,995 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF828 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 81,995 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel hub damp

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front floor pans door shuts corroded

Pass 26 May 2021 81,815 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint damp

Fail 14 May 2021 81,813 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all work at same time (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front swivel joint damp

Pass 9 Jan 2020 81,459 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub damp

Seat belt slightly damaged both front belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))

steering box damp

Pass 21 Jan 2019 80,977 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub damp

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 80,975 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front swivel hub damp

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both rear doors cannot be opened from inside of car

Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,346 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger body mounts (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 80,434 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger body mounts (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 80,173 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 80,162 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 78,748 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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F828 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F828 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.

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What year was F828 SAC registered?

F828 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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The MOT history for F828 SAC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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