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A128 YHL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,030 mi
Last recorded140,030 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA128 YHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 140,030 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 128,190 miles

Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc pitted (3.5.1i)

Central Front front hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Outer Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush front panrod bushes has play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front n/s front caliper slightly binding

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint on steering box has play and steering shock absorber lose (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear hub seal leaking o/s/r

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front hockey stick bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 122,397 miles

slight leak on both front hub seals

Pass 7 May 2015 121,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 120,999 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 120,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advance corrosion to all brake pipes

advance corrosion to all brake pipes

advance corrosion to chassis

advance corrosoin to all body mounts

extensive repairs by welding and plateing to chassis

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2006 120,934 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak

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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A128 YHL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol 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 A128 YHL, 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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A128 YHL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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