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EVG 283H

1980 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,561 mi
Last recorded27,561 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVG 283H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 27,561 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 27,540 miles

O/S & N/S Door pillars corroded.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 27,612 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 27,612 miles

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported at tail pipe (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,600 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,596 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 27,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 27,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 27,363 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 27,274 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 27,274 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,210 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 27,210 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 26,017 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,002 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,454 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,400 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,506 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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EVG 283H is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,856 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 EVG 283H, 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 46 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 EVG 283H registered?

EVG 283H is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1980.

Is EVG 283H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVG 283H shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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