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A178 KVC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

237,505 mi
Last recorded237,505 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA178 KVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2016 237,505 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 235,890 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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A178 KVC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests 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 A178 KVC, 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 A178 KVC registered?

A178 KVC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1984.

Is A178 KVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A178 KVC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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