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A76 BAO

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,020 mi
Last recorded113,020 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA76 BAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 113,020 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,389 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 111,123 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 110,201 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 109,313 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 107,545 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 107,032 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 107,032 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 105,648 miles

Brake pedal has slighty long travel

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

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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A76 BAO is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A76 BAO, 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 A76 BAO?

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What year was A76 BAO registered?

A76 BAO is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1983.

Is A76 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A76 BAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A76 BAO have outstanding finance?

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