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TNL 877Y

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,124 mi
Last recorded88,124 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNL 877Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2013 88,124 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded

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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TNL 877Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TNL 877Y, 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

How do I check the history of TNL 877Y?

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What year was TNL 877Y registered?

TNL 877Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 1983.

Is TNL 877Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNL 877Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TNL 877Y have outstanding finance?

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