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A538 MAC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

298,779 mi
Last recorded298,779 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA538 MAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 298,779 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2010 297,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 294,606 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 291,318 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2008 291,262 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2007 284,466 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2006 274,028 miles

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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A538 MAC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A538 MAC, 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 A538 MAC registered?

A538 MAC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 1984.

Is A538 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A538 MAC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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