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A461 BRG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,164 mi
Last recorded207,164 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA461 BRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 207,164 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 207,164 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2015 204,508 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 204,507 miles

All position lamps not working when dipped headlamps on (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at front of rear trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near rear spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at front of rear trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 198,743 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 188,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear hub seals leaking oil.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 195,694 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 195,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 192,042 miles

CORROSION STARTING AROUND BODY SUPPORT MOUNTS

CORROSION STARTING UNDER NEATH

LADDER ON SAME SIDE AS NUMBER PLATE BUT STILL CAN READ

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED IN PLACE NOT GONE THROUGH

Fail 5 Feb 2013 192,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

CORROSION STARTING AROUND BODY SUPPORT MOUNTS

CORROSION STARTING UNDER NEATH

LADDER ON SAME SIDE AS NUMBER PLATE BUT STILL CAN READ

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED IN PLACE NOT GONE THROUGH

Pass 10 Feb 2012 187,490 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged

oil leak from rear hubs

Pass 15 Feb 2011 181,295 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 181,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 174,790 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 174,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 170,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 170,204 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 164,609 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 157,023 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 151,083 miles

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

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

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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A461 BRG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 A461 BRG, 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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A461 BRG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 1984.

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