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A57 TWC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,923 mi
Last recorded174,923 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA57 TWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2013 174,923 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 174,195 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 170,721 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 165,602 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 160,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

offside front hub swivel slight oil leak

the vehicle underside is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2007 154,566 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 149,993 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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A57 TWC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A57 TWC, 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 A57 TWC registered?

A57 TWC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 1984.

Is A57 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A57 TWC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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