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A986 RNH

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

224,423 mi
Last recorded224,423 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA986 RNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 224,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion forming around chassis out riggers /rear trailing arm mounts

corrosion forming around front + rear spring mounts

hand brake travel getting high

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre cracking/perished

slight oil leaks

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2018 224,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion forming around chassis out riggers /rear trailing arm mounts

corrosion forming around front + rear spring mounts

hand brake travel getting high

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre cracking/perished

slight oil leaks

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2017 221,703 miles

Corrosion forming around chassis out riggers and rear trailing arm mounts

Corrosion forming around front and rear spring mounts

Fuel tank damp

N/s/r shock has slight movement to upper attachment

O/s/f swivel joint damp

O/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas

Rear diff damp

Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear steering arm slightly bent

Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2017 221,703 miles

Corrosion forming around chassis out riggers and rear trailing arm mounts

Corrosion forming around front and rear spring mounts

Fuel tank damp

N/s/r shock has slight movement to upper attachment

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

O/s/f swivel joint damp

O/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leaks from engine and gearbox areas

Rear diff damp

Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear steering arm slightly bent

Underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2017 220,947 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported on rear axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near trailing arm mount and upper rear arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts on hub (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified cut down and nut not securing (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near upper spring mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported on rear axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Oil leak from axle joint ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox area ()

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

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

chassis and entire underbody rusty

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 4 May 2016 220,326 miles

Under size steering wheel fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 220,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe/center pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Area of trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Area of trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting rear chassis (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Center/rear cross-member area of fuel tank mounting (2.4.A.3)

Under size steering wheel fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 213,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 213,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 205,872 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oversize wheels and tyres fitted. Undersize steering wheel fitted. No power steering fitted. Steering VERY heavy and difficult to control.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 205,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oversize wheels and tyres fitted. Undersize steering wheel fitted. No power steering fitted. Steering VERY heavy and difficult to control.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 202,132 miles

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

steering box has slight leak

Fail 18 Nov 2011 202,116 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

steering box has slight leak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 197,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering system slightly notchy

tracking bar bent

Fail 4 Nov 2010 197,330 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tracking bar bent

Pass 2 Nov 2009 182,164 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise footbrake travel

Fail 20 Oct 2009 182,162 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise footbrake travel

Pass 20 Oct 2008 166,846 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 166,846 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 149,209 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 149,209 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 138,318 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 13,660 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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A986 RNH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 A986 RNH, 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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A986 RNH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 1983.

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