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B122 SHG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

168,612 mi
Last recorded168,612 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB122 SHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 168,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 165,955 miles

Nearside Front WIPER BLADE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Offside Front HEADLAMP STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PLAY IN STEERING

Fail 30 May 2023 165,952 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front WIPER BLADE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Offside Front HEADLAMP STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PLAY IN STEERING

Pass 21 Mar 2022 165,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 162,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 160,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 157,356 miles

FRONT AND REAR DIFFS SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front O/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R HUB

Pass 13 Mar 2018 153,123 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 150,419 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 147,328 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,468 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 141,685 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 138,143 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 133,529 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 130,829 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 126,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 122,596 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 118,686 miles

Advise oil leak on engine

Advise slight play in steering stabilisor arm bush.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 113,072 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 107,683 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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B122 SHG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B122 SHG, 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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B122 SHG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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