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A596 RAS

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,219 mi
Last recorded121,219 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA596 RAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 121,219 miles

all springs corroded

both cv boots leaking

chassis starting to corrode in no. of places

front flexies starting to perish

oil leak from diff

oil leaks

power steering pump noisy

rack stiff

slight mist of oil on both front shocks

slight mist of oil on o/s/r shock

small amount of blue smoke on idle

Fail 12 Oct 2007 211,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all springs corroded

both cv boots leaking

chassis starting to corrode in no. of places

front flexies starting to perish

oil leak from diff

oil leaks

power steering pump noisy

rack stiff

slight mist of oil on both front shocks

slight mist of oil on o/s/r shock

small amount of blue smoke on idle

Pass 12 Oct 2006 107,283 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 107,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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A596 RAS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A596 RAS, 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 A596 RAS registered?

A596 RAS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1984.

Is A596 RAS safe to buy?

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