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B128 AKN

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,492 mi
Last recorded50,492 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB128 AKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 50,492 miles

General underside corrosion and repair.

N/S/F axel swivel joint weeping but not excessive.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 50,492 miles

Chassis has had corrosion and repairs.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,492 miles

Chassis has corrosion & repair

Front brake has slight imbalance

Pass 2 Oct 2018 50,492 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,979 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,671 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 47,656 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,293 miles

o/s rear outrigger corroded

oily residue on fuel pump

slight freeplay on steering box

Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,986 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,174 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,589 miles

Both hub swivels & front axle seals leaking

Brake pedal slightly spongy & travel long

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 34,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both hub swivels & front axle seals leaking

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,565 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 34,554 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions to high to register on computer print out

Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,718 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine smokey

exhaust mounts poor

handbrake on minimal limit

long foot brake travel

offside front outrigger coroded

offside rear brake binding

Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,328 miles

both rear axle metal brake pipes corroding.

exhaust mountings corroding.

nearside front outer metal brakepipe corroding.

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness .

Pass 29 Sep 2007 32,276 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,576 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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B128 AKN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B128 AKN, 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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B128 AKN is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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