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A170 YMH

1983 Land Rover Defender

Black Lpg 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

198,972 mi
Last recorded198,972 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA170 YMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 198,972 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 198,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 195,588 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 195,586 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 195,263 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

elements of body structure corroded

n/s/f +o/s/f tyres cracked

Fail 19 May 2021 195,263 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

elements of body structure corroded

n/s/f +o/s/f tyres cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2018 188,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear body corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 186,537 miles

Ball joint has slight play @steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 186,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Ball joint has slight play @steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 186,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing drop arm ball joint split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play under bonnet top u/j (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush washer/ nut slack (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 185,232 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 185,231 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 183,777 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 176,553 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 176,553 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 157,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 145,282 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 143,755 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 141,941 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 137,593 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 133,395 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 129,346 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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A170 YMH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A170 YMH, 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 A170 YMH registered?

A170 YMH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1983.

Is A170 YMH safe to buy?

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