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A974 VNY

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,689 mi
Last recorded101,689 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2006
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA974 VNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2006 101,689 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all four tyres flatspotted

engine leaking oil

nearside front seat belt slow to return

non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in steering column lower ball joint

Fail 14 Mar 2006 101,685 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all four tyres are flatspotted

engine leaking oil

nearside front seat belt slow to return

non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in steering column lower u/j

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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A974 VNY is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A974 VNY, 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 A974 VNY registered?

A974 VNY is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1983.

Is A974 VNY safe to buy?

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