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A938 KVT

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,829 mi
Last recorded180,829 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA938 KVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 180,829 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 180,829 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 179,142 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 176,908 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 175,078 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 175,078 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 172,073 miles

ADVISE BRAKES SLIGHT SPONGEE / ENGINE SLIGHT SMOKEY

Fail 2 Mar 2007 172,072 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

ADVISE ROOF RACK LOOSE

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 172,069 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both swivel hubs leaking;

n/side rear floor suport corroded

steering box leaking from lower seal

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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A938 KVT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A938 KVT, 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

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What year was A938 KVT registered?

A938 KVT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1984.

Is A938 KVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A938 KVT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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