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A248 VYC

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,965 mi
Last recorded94,965 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA248 VYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 94,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear body crrossmember rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2010 91,420 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 91,387 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 88,549 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 87,206 miles

front spring bushes weak

genaral corrosion and welding repairs to underside

Fail 19 Dec 2006 85,785 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 85,785 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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A248 VYC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A248 VYC, 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 A248 VYC registered?

A248 VYC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A248 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A248 VYC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A248 VYC have outstanding finance?

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