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A242 MWD

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,043 mi
Last recorded37,043 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA242 MWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2022 37,043 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,256 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 35,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 34,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 34,258 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 33,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 33,289 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,690 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,273 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,309 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,099 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,040 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,480 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,282 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,029 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,482 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,109 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,207 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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A242 MWD is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A242 MWD, 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 A242 MWD registered?

A242 MWD is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A242 MWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A242 MWD shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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