MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,696 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box. (2.2.A.1a)
all four tyre walls are cracked.
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box. (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
all four tyre walls are cracked.
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
nearside body mounts corroded front floors corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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A16 HPA is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 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 A16 HPA, 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 43 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 A16 HPA registered?
A16 HPA is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 1983.
Is A16 HPA safe to buy?
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