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A790 FGR

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,430 mi
Last recorded179,430 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA790 FGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 179,430 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 176,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play link bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 173,720 miles

led headlight bulbs fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2021 173,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

led headlight bulbs fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 172,366 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 168,777 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 163,851 miles

Offside Rear shock rubbers has slight movement

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 162,032 miles

Front reg plate damaged

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 159,603 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 157,189 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 157,189 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 153,290 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 153,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 149,729 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 149,710 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 May 2012 145,526 miles

steering arm rubber dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2011 141,118 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A790 FGR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A790 FGR, 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 A790 FGR registered?

A790 FGR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1983.

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