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A17 AFG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,092 mi
Last recorded115,092 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 115,092 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 115,092 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 115,045 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 114,276 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 114,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 113,708 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 172,755 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 112,737 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 112,737 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 112,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres, sidewalls cracked

centre exhaust system poor and slight blow

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust/ tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2011 111,011 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 111,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 May 2010 109,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 108,403 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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A17 AFG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A17 AFG, 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 A17 AFG registered?

A17 AFG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A17 AFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 AFG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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