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A828 KRW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,557 mi
Last recorded106,557 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA828 KRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 106,557 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 105,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 103,823 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 102,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 99,656 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre out rigger holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,602 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leeking

Pass 28 Nov 2014 95,742 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 92,903 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 89,808 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 82,523 miles

slight play both tractor joints

Fail 19 Mar 2009 82,424 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play both tractor joints

Pass 24 Mar 2008 74,938 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 74,893 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 67,278 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 67,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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A828 KRW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A828 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 A828 KRW registered?

A828 KRW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 1984.

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