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A610 JFR

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

194,241 mi
Last recorded194,241 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA610 JFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 194,241 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 187,469 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front hub seal slightly leaking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 179,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 169,692 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 166,554 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 161,602 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 152,861 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 142,578 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 133,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 126,883 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 120,518 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 109,899 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 109,899 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 99,305 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 98,185 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 97,583 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 97,561 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 96,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 95,426 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 95,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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A610 JFR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A610 JFR, 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 A610 JFR registered?

A610 JFR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1983.

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