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A160 BNH

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,460 mi
Last recorded18,460 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA160 BNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 18,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 18,321 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 18,267 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 18,151 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 18,082 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 17,853 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,201 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

suspect speedo in-op

Fail 8 Jun 2016 17,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

suspect speedo in-op

Pass 3 Dec 2010 17,189 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

advise chassis corroded

advise oil leak from rear diff

advise slight play in o/s/f swivel

Fail 30 Nov 2010 17,189 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

advise chassis corroded

advise oil leak from rear diff

advise slight play in o/s/f swivel

Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,192 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 17,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,189 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 17,189 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

chassis legs corroded

no spare wheel fitted to vehicle

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2006 17,189 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 17,189 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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A160 BNH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 A160 BNH, 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 A160 BNH registered?

A160 BNH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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