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A887 DAP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,048 mi
Last recorded108,048 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2006
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA887 DAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2006 108,048 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all metal brake pipes corroded

both front steering joints weeping oil

front bulkhead corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2006 108,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all metal brake pipes on underside corroded

exhaust system at front very corroded

front bulkhead corroded and general body condion poor

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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A887 DAP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A887 DAP, 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 A887 DAP registered?

A887 DAP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1984.

Is A887 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A887 DAP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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