MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,704 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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VWA 609Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VWA 609Y, 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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How do I check the history of VWA 609Y?
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What year was VWA 609Y registered?
VWA 609Y is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1983.
Is VWA 609Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for VWA 609Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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