MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,720 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes only just passed
Exhaust centre pipe heavily corroded.
Headlamps emit beam different beam patterns on dipped beam.( lamps of different types ).
Knob missing from hazard light switch.
Nearside rear axle rebound strap missing.
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brake performance only just pass as servo not working.
Exhaust centre pipe heavily corroded.
Headlamps emit beam different beam patterns on dipped beam.( lamps of different types ).
Knob missing from hazard light switch.
Nearside rear axle rebound strap missing.
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Oil seepage from offside front swivel hub
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
front headlamps same size but different types
nearside rear bump stop partialy demounted
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A198 KDB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 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 A198 KDB, 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 43 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 A198 KDB registered?
A198 KDB is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1983.
Is A198 KDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for A198 KDB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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