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A808 SCR

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,370 mi
Last recorded215,370 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA808 SCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 215,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 213,588 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 213,586 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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A808 SCR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A808 SCR, 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 A808 SCR registered?

A808 SCR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 1984.

Is A808 SCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A808 SCR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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