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A879 KHG

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,724 mi
Last recorded159,724 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA879 KHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 159,724 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 264,038 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 265,140 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 244,180 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 228,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 117,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 117,760 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 201,098 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 188,069 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 167,401 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 152,700 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 134,226 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 123,112 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 106,682 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 106,682 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 93,851 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 81,151 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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A879 KHG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A879 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A879 KHG registered?

A879 KHG is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1983.

Is A879 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A879 KHG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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