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A718 RAS

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,126 mi
Last recorded66,126 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA718 RAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 66,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,042 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 66,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,007 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

Fail 14 Nov 2017 66,001 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

all brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 15 Nov 2016 65,871 miles

All brake pipes heavly under sealed

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak front diff ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 65,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

All brake pipes heavly under sealed

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak front diff ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

fuel tank corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 64,459 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,862 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 63,862 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,176 miles

advise n/s track rod end slightly worn.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,774 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 61,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,825 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 59,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,400 miles

Engine and gearbox moves on mounts when handbrake applied

N/S/F drum warped

O/S/F tyre suspect

Various oil leaks

Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,692 miles

Play in top steering pin

Steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2005 57,139 miles

O/S/F dip and main beam faulty

oil leak

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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A718 RAS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A718 RAS, 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 A718 RAS registered?

A718 RAS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1984.

Is A718 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A718 RAS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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