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A170 UBM

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129 mi
Last recorded129 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA170 UBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 129 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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A170 UBM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A170 UBM, 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 A170 UBM registered?

A170 UBM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1984.

Is A170 UBM safe to buy?

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