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B112 NKV

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

174,077 mi
Last recorded174,077 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB112 NKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 174,077 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 173,890 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 171,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear axle top swivel joint gaiter split

steering stabalizer bush worn

Pass 2 Nov 2022 170,954 miles

oil leaks

Pass 28 Sep 2021 168,123 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 166,891 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 165,154 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 162,894 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 160,480 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 158,222 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 151,929 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 148,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear door jams corroded

slight pas oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 144,670 miles

slight fuel leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 140,949 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 138,375 miles

Oil leak

prop rubber gaitter split

slight corrosion on n/s floor pan

slight fuel weap from fuel filter

slight power steering leak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 132,440 miles

slight wear in steering stabalizer bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2009 127,160 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 127,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 121,314 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 115,291 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 109,897 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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B112 NKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B112 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 B112 NKV registered?

B112 NKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1984.

Is B112 NKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B112 NKV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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