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A643 PAR

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,628 mi
Last recorded49,628 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA643 PAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 49,628 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 49,525 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 49,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 49,044 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 48,932 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 48,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,824 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,696 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,467 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,335 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,117 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 48,086 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,870 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,680 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,508 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,286 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 46,924 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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A643 PAR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A643 PAR, 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 A643 PAR registered?

A643 PAR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1984.

Is A643 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A643 PAR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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