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A114 VFW

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,128 mi
Last recorded178,128 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA114 VFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 178,128 miles

tow bar and ball fitted ok

Fail 31 Aug 2011 178,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Pass 2 Sep 2010 173,209 miles

advise attension to improve o/s/r brake

advise to re-new n/s/f wiper blade deteriating

engine oil on min

slight lift & play in steering box drop arm joint

tow bar & ball fitted ok

Pass 1 Sep 2009 172,418 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 167,950 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 161,983 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 161,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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A114 VFW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A114 VFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A114 VFW registered?

A114 VFW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A114 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A114 VFW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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