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B688 KRX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,613 mi
Last recorded93,613 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB688 KRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2024 93,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view l/h front windscreen glass has slight cracking but not affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2024 93,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view l/h front windscreen glass has slight cracking but not affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working r/h front sidelight not working, repaired (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 92,647 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 92,647 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 91,586 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 90,981 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material r/h rear brake pipe getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 90,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack l/h front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 90,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack l/h front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2019 90,751 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2019 90,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 90,576 miles

Central Rear slight play in rear prop shaft joint

Pass 4 Mar 2017 89,977 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,618 miles

Centre Front Handbrake relay pivot slightly worn.

Nearside Front Left headlamp intermittent.

Fail 27 Feb 2016 89,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Handbrake relay pivot slightly worn.

Nearside Front Left headlamp intermittent.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 89,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 89,090 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 88,339 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 88,328 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 88,016 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 88,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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B688 KRX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B688 KRX, 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 B688 KRX registered?

B688 KRX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B688 KRX safe to buy?

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