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A630 VGD

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,195 mi
Last recorded49,195 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA630 VGD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 49,195 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 43,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

both front hubs slight leak

front draglink bush worn

Fail 22 Nov 2022 43,719 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

both front hubs slight leak

front draglink bush worn

Pass 22 Nov 2021 38,852 miles

underside of car covered with under seal

Fail 16 Nov 2021 38,848 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

underside of car covered with under seal

Pass 14 Sep 2020 34,127 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 30,262 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 30,224 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 30,004 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,622 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 28,251 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 27,828 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 24,907 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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A630 VGD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 A630 VGD, 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 A630 VGD registered?

A630 VGD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1984.

Is A630 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A630 VGD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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