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A170 USP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,569 mi
Last recorded87,569 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA170 USP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 87,569 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 87,000 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 87,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 USP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,300cc diesel 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 A170 USP, 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 USP registered?

A170 USP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 July 1984.

Is A170 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A170 USP 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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