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A878 KHG

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,372 mi
Last recorded36,372 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA878 KHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,069 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 33,506 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,764 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,420 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 26,680 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,041 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 111,578 miles

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

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

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

bolts holding rear seats loose

middle brace\rib has been removed to fit rear window greatly reducing roof strength

power steering pump damp

rear floor pan corroded

slight play in steering

tailgate and front doors corroded

vehical leaning to n\s

fuel lines under vehicle insecure

Pass 4 May 2006 108,600 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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A878 KHG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A878 KHG, 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 A878 KHG registered?

A878 KHG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A878 KHG safe to buy?

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