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A869 WFE

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,930 mi
Last recorded143,930 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA869 WFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 143,930 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 142,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 141,981 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 141,781 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 140,415 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 139,241 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 137,486 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 135,479 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 134,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 130,054 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 130,025 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 126,267 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 126,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

speedo not working

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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A869 WFE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A869 WFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A869 WFE registered?

A869 WFE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 1984.

Is A869 WFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A869 WFE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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