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A799 VTL

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,855 mi
Last recorded39,855 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA799 VTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,855 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,421 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,993 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,313 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 36,594 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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A799 VTL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 A799 VTL, 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 A799 VTL registered?

A799 VTL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 1984.

Is A799 VTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A799 VTL shows 5 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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