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442 FWY

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

289,587 mi
Last recorded289,587 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration442 FWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2012 289,587 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

battery box excessive corrosion

o/side rear cross member has some corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2008 49,529 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 49,529 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,542 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 47,537 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,765 miles

Centre Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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442 FWY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 442 FWY, 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 42 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 442 FWY registered?

442 FWY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 1984.

Is 442 FWY safe to buy?

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