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A998 YJH

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,826 mi
Last recorded137,826 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA998 YJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2020 137,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak round sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 137,712 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 137,486 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 136,861 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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A998 YJH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A998 YJH, 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 A998 YJH registered?

A998 YJH is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1983.

Is A998 YJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A998 YJH shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A998 YJH have outstanding finance?

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