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A950 WGL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

128,845 mi
Last recorded128,845 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA950 WGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 128,845 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 128,777 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 128,247 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 128,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped axle (3.6.B.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 128,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 127,878 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers floor pan (3.6.C.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 127,876 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers floor pan (3.6.C.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 127,649 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 127,079 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 126,607 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 126,607 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 125,926 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 125,915 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 124,923 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 124,923 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 123,583 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 123,583 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

very bad fluid leak over nearside front brakes

Fail 25 Jan 2010 122,036 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear spring mounting bracket weakened by corrosion.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 122,036 miles

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

nearside rear spring mounting bracket weakened by corrosion.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 120,847 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 120,847 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

nearside front suspension tie bar bolt assemblies showing signs of deterioration

Pass 25 Jan 2008 118,985 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 117,070 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 117,070 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 114,885 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 114,885 miles

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

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

N/S screenwiper poor.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 WGL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 A950 WGL, 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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A950 WGL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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