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A465 JFP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,250 mi
Last recorded119,250 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA465 JFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 119,250 miles

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

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

n-s-f swivel leaking oil

o-s-f swivel leaking oil

Pass 13 May 2014 119,221 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 119,205 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 7 May 2013 118,974 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 117,942 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 117,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 116,055 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 116,038 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 113,527 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 110,068 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 108,831 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 107,609 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 106,366 miles

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

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

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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A465 JFP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A465 JFP, 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 A465 JFP registered?

A465 JFP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 1984.

Is A465 JFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A465 JFP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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