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A178 HHP

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,450 mi
Last recorded68,450 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA178 HHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,450 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,450 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 65,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,466 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,057 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,655 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 60,785 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 60,785 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

off side rear tyre under inflated

Pass 29 May 2010 60,084 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,025 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,132 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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A178 HHP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 A178 HHP, 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 A178 HHP registered?

A178 HHP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1983.

Is A178 HHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A178 HHP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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