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A58 VYC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,428 mi
Last recorded34,428 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA58 VYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,428 miles

Both headlamp reflectors deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 34,428 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both headlamp reflectors deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

rear axle straps frayed

Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,405 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 32,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

near front tyre outer side wall cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracked and perished

Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,751 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 30,751 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,673 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 30,672 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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A58 VYC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A58 VYC, 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 A58 VYC registered?

A58 VYC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A58 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A58 VYC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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