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A838 TPO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,164 mi
Last recorded17,164 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA838 TPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 17,164 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,141 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 17,030 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,619 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 16,046 miles

drivers seat not manufactured to be adjusted.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 15,482 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 14,772 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 14,314 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 13,849 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,463 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 13,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 13,250 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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A838 TPO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A838 TPO, 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 A838 TPO registered?

A838 TPO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1984.

Is A838 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A838 TPO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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