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B100 NKV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,603 mi
Last recorded185,603 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB100 NKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 185,603 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 180,811 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 173,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 173,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 171,641 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 166,606 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 166,606 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 162,056 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 162,056 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2017 155,772 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 152,195 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 152,185 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 May 2015 147,120 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 143,734 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 139,286 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 137,348 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 134,631 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 132,194 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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B100 NKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B100 NKV, 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 B100 NKV registered?

B100 NKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 1984.

Is B100 NKV safe to buy?

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