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A428 RSP

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,788 mi
Last recorded153,788 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA428 RSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 153,788 miles

Rear outriggers corroded,both sides

Fail 30 Dec 2015 153,788 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear outriggers corroded,both sides

Pass 26 Nov 2014 152,809 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 152,450 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 152,448 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 146,230 miles

n/s wiper blade split on end

Fail 9 Jul 2009 146,207 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

n/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 17 Dec 2007 147,984 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 142,984 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2006 138,304 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 133,141 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 133,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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A428 RSP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A428 RSP, 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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A428 RSP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1983.

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