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RMS 683G

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,810 mi
Last recorded16,810 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMS 683G
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2012 16,810 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 5 Jun 2006 17,459 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 16,347 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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RMS 683G is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,707 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 RMS 683G, 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 45 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 RMS 683G?

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What year was RMS 683G registered?

RMS 683G is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1981.

Is RMS 683G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMS 683G shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RMS 683G have outstanding finance?

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