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A829 OPW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,976 mi
Last recorded76,976 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA829 OPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 76,976 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 76,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 76,976 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 76,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,887 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 76,887 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 76,774 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,092 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 76,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 76,052 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

bulkhead has slight corrosion

offside headlamp has poor pattern

tyres have slight perishing

Pass 2 May 2006 76,018 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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A829 OPW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OPW, 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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A829 OPW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 July 1984.

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