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A79 BEC

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

101,432 mi
Last recorded101,432 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA79 BEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 101,432 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 101,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 101,242 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 101,242 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 101,003 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 101,003 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 100,769 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 100,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 100,547 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 99,952 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 99,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion on chassie frames

Fail 21 May 2007 99,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2006 99,241 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 99,241 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on all chassie frames

Fail 22 May 2006 99,240 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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A79 BEC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 A79 BEC, 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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A79 BEC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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