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A921 FGR

1983 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,501 mi
Last recorded129,501 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA921 FGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 129,501 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 129,501 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 129,955 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 129,462 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 129,030 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 128,936 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 128,326 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 127,917 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 127,134 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 128,578 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 128,236 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 129,547 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 127,115 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 127,115 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 126,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Aug 2005 126,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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A921 FGR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A921 FGR, 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

How do I check the history of A921 FGR?

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What year was A921 FGR registered?

A921 FGR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1983.

Is A921 FGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A921 FGR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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