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A298 MUM

1983 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,332 mi
Last recorded125,332 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA298 MUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 125,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of wheel. (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt end of arm off steering box. (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 120,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Underside of vehicle - heavy surface corrosion.

brake back plates corroded

corrosion to front and rear axles

Fail 23 Dec 2014 120,730 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Underside of vehicle - heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 119,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 111,509 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 103,925 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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A298 MUM is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A298 MUM, 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 A298 MUM registered?

A298 MUM is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1983.

Is A298 MUM safe to buy?

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