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A433 LWR

1983 Land Rover Series 2

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,723 mi
Last recorded21,723 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series 253,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA433 LWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries 2
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 21,723 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 21,723 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,579 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 20,576 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 3 May 2007 20,541 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 19,940 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series 2?

Based on 8,346 MOT tests across 849 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
425
Miles/Year
68
Year Lifespan
849
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 526
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 365
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 293
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 266
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A433 LWR is a 1983 Land Rover Series 2 in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,458 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 Series 2 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A433 LWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 68 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Series 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A433 LWR registered?

A433 LWR is a 1983 Land Rover Series 2, first registered on 12 October 1983.

Is A433 LWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A433 LWR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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