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A950 TAR

1988 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,314 mi
Last recorded50,314 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA950 TAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,314 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,494 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,667 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 45,439 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 45,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,632 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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A950 TAR is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A950 TAR, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of A950 TAR?

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What year was A950 TAR registered?

A950 TAR is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is A950 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A950 TAR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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