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A583 RTL

1983 Land Rover SWB

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,736 mi
Last recorded43,736 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover SWB43,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA583 RTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 43,736 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 43,601 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 43,601 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2020 43,538 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 43,049 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 43,033 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front ball swivells leaking oil

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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A583 RTL is a 1983 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 43,049 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 SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A583 RTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover SWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A583 RTL registered?

A583 RTL is a 1983 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A583 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A583 RTL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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