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MFW 850Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39 mi
Last recorded39 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFW 850Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 39 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 4 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 106,946 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 112,957 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 109,385 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 109,385 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2005 107,449 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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MFW 850Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MFW 850Y, 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 MFW 850Y registered?

MFW 850Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is MFW 850Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFW 850Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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