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DIG 6098

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,471 mi
Last recorded121,471 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 6098
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 121,471 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 121,471 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 120,915 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 120,558 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 120,237 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 120,147 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 119,864 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 118,200 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 161,716 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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DIG 6098 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DIG 6098, 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 DIG 6098 registered?

DIG 6098 is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is DIG 6098 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 6098 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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