MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,268 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all four tyres perished
oil leaks from engine
rear crossmember holed and corroded ,but not within prescribed areas
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded main chassis next to trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger next to trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
all four tyres perished
oil leaks from engine
rear crossmember holed and corroded ,but not within prescribed areas
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A987 PYB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,286cc 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 A987 PYB, 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 A987 PYB registered?
A987 PYB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1983.
Is A987 PYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for A987 PYB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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