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A376 NHK

1983 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,496 mi
Last recorded192,496 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA376 NHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 192,496 miles

nearside front tyre at tread limit

rear cross-member corroded

slight play in o/s panhard rod bush

Pass 19 Jun 2007 184,850 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 184,847 miles

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A376 NHK is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A376 NHK, 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 A376 NHK?

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What year was A376 NHK registered?

A376 NHK is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A376 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A376 NHK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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