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A797 RTU

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,969 mi
Last recorded70,969 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA797 RTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2008 70,969 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2008 70,969 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 70,572 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 70,572 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 68,389 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 68,389 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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A797 RTU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A797 RTU, 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 A797 RTU registered?

A797 RTU is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1983.

Is A797 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A797 RTU shows 6 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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