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A673 ROD

1984 Land Rover Defender

Beige Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

195,988 mi
Last recorded195,988 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA673 ROD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 195,988 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrssion all over under body area

Pass 11 Aug 2014 195,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak from under engine area

rear tyres, sidewalls in poor condition

under body area/mudd all over, unable to check all components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 195,988 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 195,988 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 186,169 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 17,617 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 161,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2009 161,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 May 2008 193,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 188,199 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 180,448 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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A673 ROD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A673 ROD, 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 A673 ROD registered?

A673 ROD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 July 1984.

Is A673 ROD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A673 ROD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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