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A199 HFK

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,287 mi
Last recorded70,287 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA199 HFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 70,287 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear back axle bump stops missing

Fail 15 Dec 2015 70,278 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear back axle bump stops missing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,953 miles

3 rear body mounts badley corroded

extensive under body surface corrosion

rear suspention bump stops missing

Fail 10 Mar 2014 69,950 miles

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

3 rear body mounts badley corroded

extensive under body surface corrosion

rear suspention bump stops missing

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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A199 HFK is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A199 HFK, 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 A199 HFK registered?

A199 HFK is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1983.

Is A199 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A199 HFK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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