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A631 BRM

1983 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,243 mi
Last recorded60,243 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA631 BRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 60,243 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 60,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 54,140 miles

Oil leak

o/s n/s front seat belt slight fraying

rear prop shat u;j front &rear worn

Fail 12 Jun 2007 54,140 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT SWIVEL HOUSEINGS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear prop shaft u;j front & REAR WORN

Pass 8 Jun 2006 51,149 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 51,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle chassis deteriorating

dampness around steering box

centre section exhaust deteriorating

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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A631 BRM is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A631 BRM, 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 A631 BRM registered?

A631 BRM is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1983.

Is A631 BRM safe to buy?

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