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A368 TUW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,709 mi
Last recorded77,709 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA368 TUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,709 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 77,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

steering damper bush deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,228 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,112 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 74,912 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,798 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,793 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bump stops missing

Rear valance corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 71,789 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bump stops missing

Rear valance corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2011 70,426 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 70,424 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,877 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 68,876 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 67,498 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,734 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 65,733 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 63,287 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 63,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 61,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake fliud level near min

chassis in general very rusty

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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A368 TUW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A368 TUW, 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 A368 TUW registered?

A368 TUW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1984.

Is A368 TUW safe to buy?

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