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A848 TGP

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,000 mi
Last recorded183,000 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA848 TGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 183,000 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 182,627 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 175,935 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

slight corrosion starting in chassie at rear

slight play in drop arm front steering rack

slight play in steering joints at front

Fail 30 Nov 2009 168,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 168,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2008 167,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 May 2008 167,285 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 166,619 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 166,617 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Propshaft component defective

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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A848 TGP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A848 TGP, 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 A848 TGP registered?

A848 TGP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1983.

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