MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,219 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for A596 RAS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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