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A996 TMB

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

188,586 mi
Last recorded188,586 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA996 TMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 188,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 188,375 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 188,025 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 187,938 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 186,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 184,029 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 180,948 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 177,238 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 176,450 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 176,449 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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A996 TMB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A996 TMB, 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 A996 TMB registered?

A996 TMB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 1983.

Is A996 TMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A996 TMB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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