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A829 CVO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,949 mi
Last recorded212,949 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA829 CVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 212,949 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 212,946 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 209,987 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 209,987 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 206,387 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

o/s mirror poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2008 206,387 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front number plate poor condition

o/s mirror poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2007 203,113 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 203,113 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2006 199,132 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 199,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.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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A829 CVO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A829 CVO, 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 A829 CVO registered?

A829 CVO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1984.

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