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A949 FFP

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,471 mi
Last recorded67,471 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA949 FFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 67,471 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 66,872 miles

Central Rear out rigger corroded nearside

Central Rear outrigger corroded offside

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch extension broken

Fail 18 May 2022 66,870 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch extension loose

Nearside front and rear central outriggers corroded

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch extension broken

Offside front and rear central outriggers corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,407 miles

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

all tyres are perished

Fail 18 Mar 2010 64,403 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres are perished

Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,832 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 63,829 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,921 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 61,921 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 60,304 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 58,613 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side door sticks

Fail 24 Jan 2006 58,605 miles

Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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A949 FFP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A949 FFP, 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 A949 FFP registered?

A949 FFP is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1983.

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The MOT history for A949 FFP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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