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A746 SYL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA746 SYL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012
Fail 23 Jan 2012 136,572 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 136,572 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 148,446 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 148,446 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 136,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

various light corrosion to rear suspension & underside.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 136,346 miles

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 21 Dec 2007 136,248 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 135,987 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 135,987 miles

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

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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A746 SYL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A746 SYL, 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 A746 SYL registered?

A746 SYL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is A746 SYL safe to buy?

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