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A692 FRK

1983 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,193 mi
Last recorded146,193 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA692 FRK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2009 146,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pedal anty slip slightly smooth

indicator switch slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2007 146,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 138,357 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 131,863 miles

slightly more brake pedal free travel than normal

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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A692 FRK is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A692 FRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A692 FRK registered?

A692 FRK is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A692 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A692 FRK shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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