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A488 UFM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,419 mi
Last recorded171,419 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA488 UFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 171,419 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 166,358 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 165,044 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 164,156 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 164,161 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 161,444 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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A488 UFM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A488 UFM, 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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How do I check the history of A488 UFM?

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What year was A488 UFM registered?

A488 UFM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1984.

Is A488 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A488 UFM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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