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A641 MRW

1983 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

244,369 mi
Last recorded244,369 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA641 MRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 244,369 miles

front propshaft rear joint worn

Pass 30 Mar 2015 238,097 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 231,802 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 227,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 222,652 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 218,019 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 212,397 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 206,469 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 200,473 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 200,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 195,421 miles

both headlamp reflectors surface corrosion

offside front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 1 Mar 2006 188,937 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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A641 MRW is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,500cc 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 A641 MRW, 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 A641 MRW registered?

A641 MRW is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A641 MRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A641 MRW 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.

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