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A916 KLK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,962 mi
Last recorded148,962 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA916 KLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 148,962 miles

driveshaft seals weeping,oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2016 147,599 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 146,151 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 145,243 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r diff seals weeping,oil leaks,corrosion to chassis/suspension turrets

Pass 17 Aug 2013 144,776 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion to chassis,turrets,body,coilsprings,n/s/r antirollbar gaitor split,o/s/f shock weeping,o/s/f driveshaft seal weeping,slight leak from steering box/diff

Pass 17 Aug 2012 143,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil seep at rear axle

Rear centre axle leveling unit has slight misting oil oil

Various oil seeps

Pass 25 Aug 2011 142,955 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Various oil seeps

Fail 24 Aug 2011 142,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Various oil seeps

Pass 11 Aug 2010 141,536 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)

Rear centre ride height assistor has misting oil oil over it.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 140,424 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 138,487 miles

Various oil seeps

Fail 4 Jul 2008 13,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak from nearside and offside front swivel hubs

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Aug 2007 136,585 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 134,998 miles

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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A916 KLK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A916 KLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A916 KLK?

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What year was A916 KLK registered?

A916 KLK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 1984.

Is A916 KLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A916 KLK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A916 KLK have outstanding finance?

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