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A312 BRX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,993 mi
Last recorded80,993 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA312 BRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,993 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 80,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010
Pass 6 Aug 2009
Pass 22 Feb 2008 77,530 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 75,810 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 74,262 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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A312 BRX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A312 BRX, 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 A312 BRX registered?

A312 BRX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1984.

Is A312 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A312 BRX shows 7 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.

Does A312 BRX have outstanding finance?

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