MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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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.
Is A796 GEC safe to buy?
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