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FCK 408Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,684 mi
Last recorded40,684 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCK 408Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,684 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 40,684 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,698 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 40,694 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

light switch virtually siezed

Fail 4 Dec 2014 40,693 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,675 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 40,675 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,574 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 40,574 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 40,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,095 miles

Oil leak

front diff seal leaking

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2009 40,094 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

front diff seal leaking

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 9 May 2008 40,094 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 40,094 miles

Oil leak

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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FCK 408Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FCK 408Y, 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 FCK 408Y registered?

FCK 408Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 1983.

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