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A381 WMK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,881 mi
Last recorded142,881 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA381 WMK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 142,881 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 137,208 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 137,205 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 132,506 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 132,504 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s o/s front hub seals leaking

oil leak

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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A381 WMK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A381 WMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A381 WMK registered?

A381 WMK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1984.

Is A381 WMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A381 WMK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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