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F483 OFG

1998 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

194,959 mi
Last recorded194,959 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Defender110,057 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF483 OFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 194,959 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 194,771 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 194,760 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2014 193,542 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 192,681 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 190,771 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 186,859 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 175,547 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 165,824 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 161,755 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 161,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil leak

odometer not working

Fail 5 Feb 2007 161,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2006 156,845 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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F483 OFG is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 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 F483 OFG, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F483 OFG registered?

F483 OFG is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is F483 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F483 OFG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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