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A464 AAW

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,410 mi
Last recorded58,410 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA464 AAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,410 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 57,274 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 57,134 miles

engine core plug weeping

engine rubber mounting perished

Pass 20 May 2017 56,651 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 55,790 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 54,380 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 53,771 miles

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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A464 AAW is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A464 AAW, 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 A464 AAW registered?

A464 AAW is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1983.

Is A464 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A464 AAW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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