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A64 JCC

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,389 mi
Last recorded189,389 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA64 JCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 189,389 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2021 189,389 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 184,681 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 184,681 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 184,580 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 183,972 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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A64 JCC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A64 JCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A64 JCC?

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What year was A64 JCC registered?

A64 JCC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1983.

Is A64 JCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A64 JCC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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