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A852 YRG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,312 mi
Last recorded176,312 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA852 YRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,977cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 176,312 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel x2 (2.3 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension and all associated components have rust and chassis and body

bust on body under brake servo

Fail 27 Nov 2023 176,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 176,078 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear axles are heavily corroded but still strong

Pass 2 Dec 2021 175,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f hub seal weeping

Pass 26 Nov 2020 175,377 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both dip beams (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 174,956 miles

Headlight light output slightly reduced.

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail around steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 174,318 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 171,163 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 167,056 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 167,054 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 162,505 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 162,505 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 158,420 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 158,417 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 153,733 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 148,778 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front two tyres are smaller than the rear two

Pass 4 Oct 2011 142,416 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 140,311 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 139,915 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 136,401 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 136,218 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s front hub oil seal leaking

steering box starting to leak

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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A852 YRG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,977cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A852 YRG, 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 A852 YRG registered?

A852 YRG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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