MOT Status
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98,112 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FFD 818Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 FFD 818Y, 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
How do I check the history of FFD 818Y?
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What year was FFD 818Y registered?
FFD 818Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1983.
Is FFD 818Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for FFD 818Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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