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A86 TBX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,770 mi
Last recorded101,770 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA86 TBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 101,770 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear indicator lenses discoloured but bulbs are orange

corrosion to both floors in bulkhead but has been repaired from inside

front brake discs corroded and worn

slight lift in no1 ball joint

various oil leaks from engine/ gearbox and pas

Pass 7 Jan 2011 101,770 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play in no 1 ball joint

Pass 11 Jan 2010 101,771 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 101,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 100,703 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 100,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 98,853 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 98,853 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

both front swivel houses damp

brake pipes general rust

exsessive oil leak engine

slight play in steering

Pass 6 Jan 2006 78,417 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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A86 TBX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 6,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A86 TBX, 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 A86 TBX registered?

A86 TBX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1984.

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