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A31 OFO

1983 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

219,484 mi
Last recorded219,484 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA31 OFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2023 219,484 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 219,368 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 219,048 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 217,748 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 216,960 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 216,099 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 214,561 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2016 213,066 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2015 208,573 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 199,245 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 190,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 182,289 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 176,548 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2010 171,543 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 164,238 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 158,637 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 151,439 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 147,084 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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A31 OFO is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel 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 A31 OFO, 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

How do I check the history of A31 OFO?

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What year was A31 OFO registered?

A31 OFO is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A31 OFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A31 OFO 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.

Does A31 OFO have outstanding finance?

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