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A676 OYG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,493 mi
Last recorded92,493 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2010
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA676 OYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2010 92,493 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2010 92,493 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2009 107,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all four tyres cracking up.

auxillary belts loose & noisy.

bodywork mountings rotten. corrosion throughout vehicle.

n/s front brake, anti rattle clip missing. brake retaining pins are still in place thow.

o/s drivers seat / belt area corroded but not suportive of belt.( alloy plate)seat box. belt mounted to chassis.

slight play in steering box output shaft, & leaking p/s fluid.

Fail 10 Jan 2009 107,044 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all four tyres cracking up.

auxillary belts loose & noisy.

bodywork mountings rotten. corrosion throughout vehicle.

n/s front brake, anti rattle clip missing. brake retaining pins are still in place thow.

o/s drivers seat / belt area corroded but not suportive of belt.( alloy plate)seat box. belt mounted to chassis.

slight play in steering box output shaft, & leaking p/s fluid.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 105,994 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 105,990 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 103,692 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 103,692 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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A676 OYG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A676 OYG, 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 A676 OYG registered?

A676 OYG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 1984.

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