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A143 VYC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,693 mi
Last recorded82,693 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA143 VYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 82,693 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 82,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 82,195 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 82,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 82,103 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 81,488 miles

Oil leak

front radius arm bush's splitting but no play

surface corrosion on chassi members

Pass 12 Jul 2006 80,750 miles

oil leaks

small play in nsr and osf wheel bearings

surface corrosion on rear sub frame

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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A143 VYC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 A143 VYC, 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 A143 VYC registered?

A143 VYC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1984.

Is A143 VYC safe to buy?

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