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A448 WRP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 3914cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,157 mi
Last recorded58,157 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA448 WRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,914cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 58,157 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 57,355 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 57,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,298 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,848 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 50,376 miles

nearside front tyre has large sidewall cut

power steering system leaking

Fail 21 Jul 2014 50,376 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre has large sidewall cut

power steering system leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2013 50,018 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,666 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 49,665 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 49,248 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,711 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,186 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,237 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,440 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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A448 WRP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,914cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A448 WRP, 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 A448 WRP registered?

A448 WRP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A448 WRP safe to buy?

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