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A124 XFW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,190 mi
Last recorded110,190 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA124 XFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 110,190 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,062 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 108,697 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 107,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 104,571 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 102,604 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 102,604 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 100,901 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 100,901 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 98,017 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 92,893 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 91,262 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 88,119 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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A124 XFW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A124 XFW, 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 A124 XFW registered?

A124 XFW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1984.

Is A124 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A124 XFW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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