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A386 RFO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Orange Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,187 mi
Last recorded119,187 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA386 RFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 119,187 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 105,260 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 104,762 miles

suspension has been raised from standard

Pass 27 Nov 2014 100,000 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 100,000 miles

Oil leak

slight leak on both front hub seals

Pass 12 Dec 2009 100,000 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 103,662 miles

Advise. Corrosion to offside chassis(middle of vehicle).

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 103,247 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 101,990 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 101,972 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

alt belt

bumper insecure

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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A386 RFO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A386 RFO, 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 A386 RFO registered?

A386 RFO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1984.

Is A386 RFO safe to buy?

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