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A874 RHD

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,339 mi
Last recorded154,339 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA874 RHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 154,339 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 154,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 154,242 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 152,906 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 152,906 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 151,776 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

o/s/r chasis corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2008 151,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

o/s/r chasis corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2006 145,278 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 145,261 miles

Inner Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

rear propshaft insucure

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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A874 RHD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A874 RHD, 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 A874 RHD registered?

A874 RHD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 July 1984.

Is A874 RHD safe to buy?

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