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34AY16

1991 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,619 mi
Last recorded69,619 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration34AY16
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 69,619 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2011 69,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,507 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 67,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 65,416 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,037 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 58,477 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 58,477 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 53,242 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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34AY16 is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 34AY16, 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 35 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 34AY16 registered?

34AY16 is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1991.

Is 34AY16 safe to buy?

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