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A719 TNK

1983 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,125 mi
Last recorded67,125 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA719 TNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 67,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

battery cover not fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2024 67,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

battery cover not fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 67,016 miles

Offside Front brake slightly slow to operate but ok after short road test

battery cover not fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2023 67,005 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working and both blades defective (3.4 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,860 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 66,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,657 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 66,657 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 66,255 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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A719 TNK is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A719 TNK, 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 A719 TNK registered?

A719 TNK is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for A719 TNK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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