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A691 RCK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

286,526 mi
Last recorded286,526 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA691 RCK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 286,526 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 27,607 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,001 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 25,868 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 64,313 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 57,604 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 57,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

bulkhead corroded excessively at windscreen support brackets

offside front wiper blade torn slightly at top edge

rear number plate reflector deteriorating

surface cracks developing on nearside front tyre

surface cracks developing on offside rear tyre and outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 1 Feb 2006 56,971 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

drop arm drag link end - rubber boot torn

floor corroded at nearside front footwell

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 1 Feb 2006 56,971 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

drop arm drag link end - rubber boot torn

floor corroded at nearside front footwell

front number plate deteriorating

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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A691 RCK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A691 RCK, 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 A691 RCK registered?

A691 RCK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 1984.

Is A691 RCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A691 RCK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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