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MRV 921Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,044 mi
Last recorded33,044 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRV 921Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,044 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 33,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,642 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 31,642 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 30,481 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,850 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,006 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 26,909 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in drop arm ball joint. †near side rear tyre wall (outer)has cuts cords not showing at this time

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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MRV 921Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MRV 921Y, 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 MRV 921Y registered?

MRV 921Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 1983.

Is MRV 921Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRV 921Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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