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A90 TWC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,060 mi
Last recorded91,060 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA90 TWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,060 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 91,054 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis tubes offside nearside (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 90,564 miles

ADVISE HANDBRAKE FIGURE LOW

ADVISE MAIN CHASSIS CORRODED

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Jul 2011 86,438 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH HANGAR EXCESSIVELY CORRODED.

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 86,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH HANGAR EXCESSIVELY CORRODED.

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 83,375 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 83,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 80,979 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 80,952 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 78,290 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 78,255 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE;ALL BRAKE PIPES/HOSE FERRULES.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 76,152 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 76,143 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advanced corrossion affecting vehicle structure.

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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A90 TWC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A90 TWC, 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 A90 TWC registered?

A90 TWC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 1984.

Is A90 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A90 TWC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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