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A14 RTV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,450 mi
Last recorded117,450 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 RTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 117,450 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 117,445 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 117,406 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 117,405 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 116,914 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 116,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 116,379 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,042 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 116,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured starter earth strap (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 116,010 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 114,735 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 114,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 114,710 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 114,240 miles

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

Nearside mirror has damage to glass but not restricting view

Fail 23 Nov 2015 114,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside mirror has damage to glass but not restricting view

Pass 23 Sep 2014 113,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 112,474 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2013 112,474 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake fluid level low

Pass 28 Jul 2012 111,214 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 110,966 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine gearbox & rear axle leaks

Pass 9 Aug 2010 110,930 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2009 110,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 110,350 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 110,290 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 109,813 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Aug 2006 109,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

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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A14 RTV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A14 RTV, 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 A14 RTV registered?

A14 RTV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1984.

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