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A208 FRC

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

293,183 mi
Last recorded293,183 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA208 FRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 293,183 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play At steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 293,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play At steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 286,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 280,953 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 280,953 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 274,574 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats removed ()

Fail 22 Mar 2019 274,573 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats removed ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 271,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 265,202 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2015 258,887 miles

Offside Front Seat Insecur (Bolt missing)

Oil Leak

Rear Seats folded when presented for test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 257,278 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat Insecur (Bolt missing)

Oil Leak

Rear Seats folded when presented for test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 245,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 14 Oct 2014 245,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Oct 2013 233,162 miles

offside front hub worn close to legal limit.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 228,669 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 148,214 miles

(1) Front no plate obscured.

(1) Offside front brake binding on close to limit.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 136,865 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 122,628 miles

(1) Fuel pipe deteriorated badly at filter.

(1) Nearside rear suspension bush bolt deteriorated close to limit.

(1) Offside front metal brake pipe damaged close to limit.

(1) Parking brake travel close to limit.

(2) Rear axcle top centre joint worn close to limit.

(3) Both track rod end dirt covers split.

(3) Nearside front brake hose deteriorated close to limit.

(3) Nearside track rod end worn slightly.

(3) Rear chassis corroded slightly.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 109,810 miles

(4) Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded close to limit.

(5) Steering box worn close to limit and leaking slightly.

(6) Front exhaust blowing close to limit.

(6) Offside track rod end worn close to limit.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 97,508 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 85,823 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 75,765 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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A208 FRC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A208 FRC, 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 A208 FRC registered?

A208 FRC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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