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A813 KRW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,610 mi
Last recorded138,610 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA813 KRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 138,610 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight wear in both front axle bushes

Fail 26 Mar 2021 138,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight wear in both front axle bushes

steering damper bush worn

Pass 29 Jan 2019 138,241 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 138,187 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis underside (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis heavely welded and thin in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 138,023 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 138,023 miles

oil leaks

underside weak underside welded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 138,023 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play o/side wheel position on lock hitting tie arm dangerous (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

underside weak underside welded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 138,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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A813 KRW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A813 KRW, 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 A813 KRW registered?

A813 KRW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1984.

Is A813 KRW safe to buy?

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