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A428 CCU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,638 mi
Last recorded170,638 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA428 CCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 170,638 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 170,638 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 169,862 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 164,954 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 163,047 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 158,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 152,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 146,744 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 141,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 138,198 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 133,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 133,089 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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A428 CCU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A428 CCU, 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 A428 CCU registered?

A428 CCU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A428 CCU safe to buy?

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