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A796 GEC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

183,010 mi
Last recorded183,010 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA796 GEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 183,010 miles

Front Oil leak differential unit front axle ()

Front dip main beam switch on column - very light to the touch

Front slight noise from both front wheel bearings when spun-but not exeptionally rough

Lower chassis repair patched in various locations

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror damaged (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front screen washer not jetting-but screen still clearing

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

Offside Front Inner seaping of oil from steering box seal

Offside Front bulkhead corroded and fragile near accelerator pedal

Rear Oil leak differential unit back axle ()

Rear Oil leak engine ()

interior rear view mirror not fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 181,749 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 175,874 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 172,345 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 169,579 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 167,927 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 164,312 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 164,309 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2007 163,401 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 160,935 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A796 GEC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A796 GEC, 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 A796 GEC registered?

A796 GEC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 July 1984.

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