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A638 LEG

1983 Land Rover Series

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,160 mi
Last recorded66,160 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Series60,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA638 LEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelSeries
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 66,160 miles

advised both front hub bearing slight play

advised both rear tyres worn close limit unevenly worn

advised centre brake drum weaping oil

advised nsf tyre worn low tread unevenly worn

advised play at steering wheel

advised worn centre pivot worn

Pass 31 Aug 2021 65,365 miles

advised rear tyres worn unevenly

advised slight nsr diff oil leak

advised engine oil leak

advised nsf tyre worn low and uneven

Pass 18 Aug 2020 64,511 miles

advised all four tyres worn and unevenly worn

advised coolant leak

advised handbrake needs adjustment or inspection

advised oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,454 miles

all tyres wearing unevenly

slight leak n/s/r hub

Pass 1 Aug 2018 62,251 miles

all tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,124 miles

advised all four tyres unevenly worn

advised oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,671 miles

advised all four tyres unevenly worn

advised brakes pully slightly

advised reserve travel poor handbrake

Pass 7 Sep 2015 60,236 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,826 miles

advised oil underside of car

advised slight play os hub bearing

advised swivel weaping

all tyres unevenly worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advised all tyres unevenly worn

advised tail pipe corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,138 miles

advised front prop uj slight play

advised osf brake slight inbalance

advised osf dust cover on ball joint loose split

advised slight oil leak nsr axel seal

advised swivels leaking slightly

advised underside covered in oil

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,381 miles

Front bumper corroded on near side

Offside and nearside front swivel balls pitted

Slight oil leak on near side axle hub

Under vechile oil covered

Pass 17 Aug 2010 57,658 miles

advised osf wheel bearing noisey when roted

advised slight play nsf wheel bearing

advised sterring swivel leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2009 56,960 miles

advised osf oil seal weaping

advised osf wheel bearing

Fail 7 Sep 2009 56,960 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advised osf oil seal weaping

advised osf wheel bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2008 56,084 miles

wheel nuts on all wheels not showing threads

Fail 8 Aug 2008 56,084 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

wheel nuts on all wheels not showing threads

How Reliable is the Land Rover Series?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 196 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 134
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
Stop lamp not working 106
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
position lamp(s) not working 78
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A638 LEG is a 1983 Land Rover Series in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 60,236 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Series fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A638 LEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Series typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 43 years old, this Land Rover Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A638 LEG registered?

A638 LEG is a 1983 Land Rover Series, first registered on 11 August 1983.

Is A638 LEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A638 LEG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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