MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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OSF BRAKE PIPE CORRODED/COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING
SLIGHT OIL LEAK
SMALL CHIP IN CENTRE NS SCREEN
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BEHIND INNER WING PANEL, HEAVOI;LY CORRODED AND LEAKING UNDER PRESSURE *** DANGEROUS *** (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
OSF BRAKE PIPE CORRODED/COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING
SLIGHT OIL LEAK
SMALL CHIP IN CENTRE NS SCREEN
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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A838 KRW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 A838 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 A838 KRW registered?
A838 KRW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1984.
Is A838 KRW safe to buy?
The MOT history for A838 KRW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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