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A831 BJM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,070 mi
Last recorded113,070 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA831 BJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 113,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX. (2.1.5 (a))

TESTED AS LPG.

Fail 13 Sep 2019 113,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX. (2.1.5 (a))

TESTED AS LPG.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 112,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all four tyres cracking between tread.

Fail 28 Mar 2017 112,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

all four tyres cracking between tread.

Pass 23 May 2016 110,204 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 108,915 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 108,501 miles

Battery insecure

Grease cap missing from O/S/F drive shaft

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Oil leak from O/S/R hub

Fail 10 Oct 2007 108,501 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Battery insecure

Grease cap missing from O/S/F drive shaft

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Oil leak from O/S/R hub

Pass 2 Oct 2006 103,969 miles

Centre seat not fitted at time of test.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2006 103,969 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2005 101,001 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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A831 BJM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A831 BJM, 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 A831 BJM registered?

A831 BJM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1984.

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