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GSH 776Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

197,949 mi
Last recorded197,949 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSH 776Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 197,949 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 194,958 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion under-body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out-rigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 190,369 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 187,380 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 182,586 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 117,212 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 112,431 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 108,459 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 104,076 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 104,076 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 96,612 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 89,463 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 85,511 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 79,614 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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GSH 776Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GSH 776Y, 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

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What year was GSH 776Y registered?

GSH 776Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is GSH 776Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSH 776Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GSH 776Y have outstanding finance?

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