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FSH 938Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,890 mi
Last recorded60,890 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSH 938Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,890 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 68,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 60,807 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,797 miles

rust around drivers foot well

rust around passengers foot well

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,550 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

headlamp wiring chaffing on offside front wheel

oil leak from steering box

Fail 4 Dec 2012 60,541 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

headlamp wiring chaffing on offside front wheel

oil leak from steering box

Fail 3 Dec 2012 60,538 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

headlamp wiring chaffing on offside front wheel

oil leak from steering box

Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,308 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,035 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,650 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 57,639 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,468 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 57,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 56,619 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 56,615 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 55,646 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 55,636 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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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FSH 938Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FSH 938Y, 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 FSH 938Y registered?

FSH 938Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is FSH 938Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSH 938Y shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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