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A192 BEC

1983 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,051 mi
Last recorded46,051 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA192 BEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,051 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 46,051 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 45,866 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 45,866 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2005 45,318 miles

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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A192 BEC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A192 BEC, 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 A192 BEC registered?

A192 BEC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1983.

Is A192 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A192 BEC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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