MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Rear Lower Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)
Nearside Front Upper Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight weaping from steering box
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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A298 JJO is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 A298 JJO, 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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How do I check the history of A298 JJO?
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What year was A298 JJO registered?
A298 JJO is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1983.
Is A298 JJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for A298 JJO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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