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STG 479Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,043 mi
Last recorded60,043 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTG 479Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 60,043 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 60,043 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 59,585 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,554 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Steering component modified, but not inappropriately lock tabs deteriorated (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,696 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 70,696 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 70,696 miles

Oil leak ()

front and rear bump stops missing

Fail 29 Jun 2017 70,696 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Brake performance not tested owing to front brake binding (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Oil leak ()

front and rear bump stops missing

Fail 7 Jul 2015 70,696 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,696 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2007 70,696 miles

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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 479Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 STG 479Y, 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 479Y registered?

STG 479Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1983.

Is STG 479Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for STG 479Y shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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