MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,788 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear outriggers corroded,both sides
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
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
n/s wiper blade split on end
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
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
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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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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What year was A428 RSP registered?
A428 RSP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1983.
Is A428 RSP safe to buy?
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