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A895 MWU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

212,720 mi
Last recorded212,720 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2006
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA895 MWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2006 212,720 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2006 212,720 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

all brake pipes corroded

body corrosion

body rigger corrosion

chassis corrosion

door corrosion

engine/ transmition oil leaks

footbrake performance

footbrake travel

front discs slight distortion

front hubs leaking

front numberplate damaged

handbrake travel

hazard telltale- trailer light

left track rod end- slight play

rear seatbacks secured by straps

rear wheel bearing play

seatbelts worn

suspension bushes worn

windscreen damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2006 212,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Hazard tell tale is green towing symbol

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Some bulbs not working in LED brake light

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front diff oil leak

front number plate damaged

gearbox oil leak

left rear outrigger holed

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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A895 MWU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 A895 MWU, 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 A895 MWU registered?

A895 MWU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1984.

Is A895 MWU safe to buy?

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