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A969 YJR

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,805 mi
Last recorded137,805 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA969 YJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2018 137,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 137,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 135,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Corrosion to body but not causing it to be insecure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 133,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 132,001 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 129,208 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 127,196 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 124,098 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 119,852 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 110,558 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 99,220 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 87,885 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 76,348 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 70,864 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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A969 YJR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A969 YJR, 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 A969 YJR registered?

A969 YJR is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1983.

Is A969 YJR safe to buy?

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