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A834 TYB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,170 mi
Last recorded39,170 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA834 TYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 39,170 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 38,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 20 Mar 2018 38,156 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,340 miles

steering damper bush worn

Fail 20 Mar 2017 37,340 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush near & offside chassis end (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 34,484 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush near & offside chassis end (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 32,297 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 32,282 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Slight play on O/S track rod end.

slight play at drop arm ball joint

Pass 6 Mar 2014 29,311 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,638 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,068 miles

brake pads showing wear, free travel at handbrake lever

Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,666 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,130 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 17,123 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 13,226 miles

Wear evident in steering box drop arm.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 9,426 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 4,505 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 145,696 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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A834 TYB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A834 TYB, 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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A834 TYB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 July 1984.

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