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A690 XMF

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,184 mi
Last recorded254,184 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA690 XMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 254,184 miles

Nearside Front Outer swivel asembley weeping

Offside Front Lower windscreen small crack

Offside Front Outer swivel asembley weeping

Fail 19 Jul 2017 254,184 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer swivel asembley weeping

Offside Front Lower windscreen small crack

Offside Front Outer swivel asembley weeping

Pass 26 Nov 2015 254,171 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 254,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 254,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 254,071 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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A690 XMF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A690 XMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A690 XMF?

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What year was A690 XMF registered?

A690 XMF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1984.

Is A690 XMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A690 XMF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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