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A977 CVK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,539 mi
Last recorded70,539 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA977 CVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 70,539 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 70,538 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,531 miles

front pads slight movement

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 71,530 miles

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

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front pads slight movement

Pass 29 Nov 2008 70,538 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 70,536 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 70,500 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 70,493 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,960 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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A977 CVK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A977 CVK, 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 A977 CVK registered?

A977 CVK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 July 1984.

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