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A50 FPV

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 6198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,334 mi
Last recorded45,334 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA50 FPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2022 45,334 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 45,196 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 44,659 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 42,244 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 39,409 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 35,174 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 30,050 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 22,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 15,415 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 8,030 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 2,641 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 6 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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A50 FPV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 6,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A50 FPV, 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

How do I check the history of A50 FPV?

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What year was A50 FPV registered?

A50 FPV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1983.

Is A50 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A50 FPV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A50 FPV have outstanding finance?

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