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A207 PNC

1983 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,543 mi
Last recorded36,543 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA207 PNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,543 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2010 36,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,020 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 35,018 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,542 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 34,541 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A207 PNC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A207 PNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A207 PNC registered?

A207 PNC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A207 PNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A207 PNC shows 6 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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