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MFE 71Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

130,840 mi
Last recorded130,840 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFE 71Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 130,840 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank cover corrosion

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bodywork damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Few chip's in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 130,662 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bodywork damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 130,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 130,081 miles

Offside Rear step doesn't retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

swivel joints leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2018 129,438 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 129,438 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 127,682 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 127,166 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 126,879 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 126,419 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 125,537 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 124,651 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 124,225 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 123,439 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 122,417 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 121,358 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 120,410 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 118,525 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 116,329 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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MFE 71Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MFE 71Y, 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 MFE 71Y registered?

MFE 71Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 1983.

Is MFE 71Y safe to buy?

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