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STG 314Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

166,508 mi
Last recorded166,508 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTG 314Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 166,508 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 166,497 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 166,485 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 166,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 166,028 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slightly (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 163,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 161,842 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 159,283 miles

7.50 / 16 tyres fitted

Oil leak Slight ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 156,736 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 155,862 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 155,122 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 154,212 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2013 154,212 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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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STG 314Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 STG 314Y, 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 STG 314Y registered?

STG 314Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1983.

Is STG 314Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for STG 314Y shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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