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A626 KRF

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

233,469 mi
Last recorded233,469 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA626 KRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 233,469 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 229,766 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 226,427 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 223,791 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 222,241 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 218,067 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 218,067 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 213,465 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 211,647 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 208,823 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 204,784 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 200,933 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 197,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f disc becoming corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 195,114 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 191,856 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 191,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 186,825 miles

both front seatbelts showing signs of fraying

brake pipes to front flexes showing signs of corrosion

front tie bar rear bushes getting perished

rear floor crossmembers getting corroded

rear spring top retainers showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2008 184,488 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 181,070 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 181,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 94,020 miles

offside rear side step requires rubber cover to prevent sharp edge.

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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A626 KRF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A626 KRF, 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 A626 KRF registered?

A626 KRF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1984.

Is A626 KRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A626 KRF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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