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A711 GFF

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,479 mi
Last recorded84,479 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2005
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA711 GFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2005 84,479 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 84,479 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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A711 GFF is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 A711 GFF, 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 A711 GFF registered?

A711 GFF is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A711 GFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A711 GFF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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