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A420 FRC

1983 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,316 mi
Last recorded125,316 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA420 FRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 125,316 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 125,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 122,377 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bulkhead panel corroding

n/s wing mirror crcked

n/s/f swivel hub slight oil leak

o/s track rod end slight play

rear chassis corroding

rear prop shaft loose

Pass 10 Apr 2006 111,767 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 116,686 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A420 FRC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A420 FRC, 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

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What year was A420 FRC registered?

A420 FRC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1983.

Is A420 FRC safe to buy?

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