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A507 HTJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,179 mi
Last recorded220,179 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA507 HTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 220,179 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 219,464 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 219,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 218,050 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 214,538 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 214,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2012 207,747 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 204,401 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 199,756 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 199,756 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 194,125 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 184,611 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2006 176,133 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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A507 HTJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A507 HTJ, 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 A507 HTJ registered?

A507 HTJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 1984.

Is A507 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A507 HTJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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