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A828 CHH

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,770 mi
Last recorded42,770 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA828 CHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,770 miles

Diff leak

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,589 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

drivers door corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 39,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all 4 tyres cracking

drivers door corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,190 miles

oil leaks

Fail 22 Feb 2012 37,187 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2011 36,190 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 36,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2009 35,637 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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A828 CHH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A828 CHH, 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 A828 CHH registered?

A828 CHH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1983.

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