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A177 FJV

1983 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,680 mi
Last recorded89,680 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA177 FJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 89,680 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 89,678 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 80,849 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 68,063 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 87,564 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A177 FJV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A177 FJV, 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 A177 FJV registered?

A177 FJV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1983.

Is A177 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A177 FJV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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