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A308 BRC

1983 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

15,484 mi
Last recorded15,484 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA308 BRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2011 15,484 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs badly corroded

nearside internal door handle broken [still opens door]

nearside rear tyre badly cracked

no centre seat belt fitted

some oil leakage at steering box

Pass 3 Nov 2007 154,371 miles

both rear chassis rails corroded near to rear of vehicle but outside of prescribed areas

non obligatory nearside door mirror cracked

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 Nov 2007 154,371 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear chassis rails corroded near to rear of vehicle but outside of prescribed areas

non obligatory nearside door mirror cracked

offside rear tyre slightly perished

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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A308 BRC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 A308 BRC, 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 A308 BRC registered?

A308 BRC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A308 BRC safe to buy?

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