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A636 GFF

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,952 mi
Last recorded94,952 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA636 GFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2010 94,952 miles

Centre Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 94,936 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 94,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brakes binding slightly

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2008 94,859 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

brakes binding slightly

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2007 94,812 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 94,808 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2006 94,605 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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A636 GFF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A636 GFF, 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 A636 GFF registered?

A636 GFF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A636 GFF safe to buy?

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