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A161 FPH

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,040 mi
Last recorded140,040 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA161 FPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 140,040 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 136,738 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 136,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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A161 FPH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A161 FPH, 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 A161 FPH registered?

A161 FPH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1984.

Is A161 FPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A161 FPH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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