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A644 STC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,434 mi
Last recorded59,434 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA644 STC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,434 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,542 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front outriggers corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres in poor condition

n/s/f chassis rail corroding

n/s/f drag link end ball joint has slight play

steering damper top bushes worn

Fail 5 Feb 2008 54,541 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front outriggers corroded

N/S/F chassis rail corroding

N/S/F tyre sidewall in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper top bushes worn

Pass 27 Dec 2006 53,197 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes inbalanced

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 16 Dec 2006 53,163 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering damper bushes worn

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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A644 STC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A644 STC, 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 A644 STC registered?

A644 STC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A644 STC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A644 STC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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