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MJH 841P

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

12,777 mi
Last recorded12,777 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJH 841P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 12,777 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 12,777 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak SILENCER (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 12,602 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 12,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 12,524 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 57,836 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 12,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 12,298 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed fuel pipe fastend to hand brake movimng parts (7.2.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 12,298 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed fuel pipe fastend to hand brake movimng parts (7.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 11,490 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 10,862 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 10,814 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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MJH 841P is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MJH 841P, 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 MJH 841P registered?

MJH 841P is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1983.

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