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A10 FKR

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

198,205 mi
Last recorded198,205 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 FKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 198,205 miles

rear member and chassis rails corroding

smoke

Fail 23 Sep 2011 198,203 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear member and chassis rails corroding

smoke

universal joint on rear of propshaft well worn

Pass 18 Sep 2010 194,075 miles

both chassis rails corroding

oil leak from engine

pilot arm ball joint slight play

rear cross member corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2009 191,393 miles

visual smoke

Pass 10 Sep 2008 187,971 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 187,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 186,129 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 186,064 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 181,636 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 181,636 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 178,562 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A10 FKR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 A10 FKR, 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 39 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 A10 FKR registered?

A10 FKR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is A10 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 FKR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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