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A884 NUR

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,850 mi
Last recorded50,850 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA884 NUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 50,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 46,385 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 46,378 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

oil leak from transfer box and rear diff

Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,175 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,686 miles

ns front axle stabilizer arm (front bush) worn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 45,305 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

wipers getting worn

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,713 miles

nearside front metal brake pipe from flexi to caliper corroded

rear prop shaft bolt loose

Fail 7 Oct 2008 44,707 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front metal brake pipe from flexi to caliper corroded

rear prop shaft bolt loose

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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A884 NUR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A884 NUR, 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 A884 NUR registered?

A884 NUR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1983.

Is A884 NUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A884 NUR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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