MOT Status
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2,723 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake clevis joint insecure handbrake linkage at brake drum split pin missing (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Slight play at offside front wheel
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak
Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened handbrake (3.5.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
various oil leaks
Oil leak
body corroded at rear outwith prescribed area
nearside front hub oil seal leaking slightly
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
body corroded at rear outwith prescribed area
nearside front hub oil seal leaking slightly
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A108 FVO is a 1982 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1982 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 59,884 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 A108 FVO, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of A108 FVO?
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What year was A108 FVO registered?
A108 FVO is a 1982 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1982.
Is A108 FVO safe to buy?
The MOT history for A108 FVO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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