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A674 HKV

1983 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,397 mi
Last recorded117,397 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA674 HKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 117,397 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 114,431 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 109,653 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 106,193 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 102,205 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 98,499 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 94,681 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 89,733 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,043 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,122 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,842 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 66,916 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 58,065 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 May 2010 49,464 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 42,772 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,749 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 40,586 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 35,172 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 34,941 miles

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

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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A674 HKV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A674 HKV, 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 A674 HKV registered?

A674 HKV is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1983.

Is A674 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A674 HKV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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