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A698 MVU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Gas 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,759 mi
Last recorded101,759 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA698 MVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2023 101,759 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 101,458 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 101,278 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,446 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,677 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,435 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 96,011 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 94,337 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 92,482 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front coil springs slightly corroded

offside rear hub seal has slight leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 88,747 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 86,305 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 85,325 miles

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2010 84,022 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 83,521 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Jun 2008 82,909 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 82,012 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 81,273 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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A698 MVU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,498cc gas engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A698 MVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A698 MVU registered?

A698 MVU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 1984.

Is A698 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A698 MVU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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