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F830 SAC

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,060 mi
Last recorded136,060 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF830 SAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 136,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 136,060 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 130,423 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 128,463 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 127,266 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 124,600 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2012 124,587 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 120,759 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 117,068 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 117,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 113,671 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 113,671 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 109,163 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 104,184 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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F830 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F830 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 F830 SAC registered?

F830 SAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1989.

Is F830 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F830 SAC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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