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A172 BWJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,799 mi
Last recorded86,799 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA172 BWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,799 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 1 Apr 2017 86,799 miles

Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 28 Jul 2010 86,488 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

steering damper bush slighty worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 86,488 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

steering damper bush slighty worn

Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,088 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 84,972 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 83,753 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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A172 BWJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 A172 BWJ, 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 A172 BWJ registered?

A172 BWJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 1984.

Is A172 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A172 BWJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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