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A833 NAR

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,670 mi
Last recorded110,670 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA833 NAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 110,670 miles

engine, lighting, exhaust & suspension modified

Fail 16 Apr 2016 110,670 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

engine, lighting, exhaust & suspension modified

Pass 18 Apr 2015 109,012 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 101,814 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2007 98,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2005 88,763 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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A833 NAR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A833 NAR, 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 A833 NAR registered?

A833 NAR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 August 1983.

Is A833 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A833 NAR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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