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A364 SYF

1984 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,564 mi
Last recorded115,564 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA364 SYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 115,564 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 115,538 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,418 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 115,077 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 114,726 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 111,300 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

nearside front door catch could do with attention

Fail 3 Feb 2014 111,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

nearside front door catch could do with attention

Pass 8 Jun 2012 109,653 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight power steering fluid leak from box

Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,811 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 78,811 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

seat belts slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,637 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 71,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 71,471 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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A364 SYF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A364 SYF, 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 A364 SYF registered?

A364 SYF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 1984.

Is A364 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A364 SYF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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