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A427 NWX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,236 mi
Last recorded66,236 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA427 NWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2018 66,236 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to radius arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis face (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis support gusset plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion a post (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer chassis face (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,180 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 66,175 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2007 66,071 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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A427 NWX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A427 NWX, 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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A427 NWX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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