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B131 DRP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 4275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

402,153 mi
Last recorded402,153 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB131 DRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 402,153 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 400,357 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 396,373 miles

slight engine and transmission oil leaks

Pass 9 Jul 2020 395,214 miles

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

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

hazards not working on nearside pre 1986

Pass 10 Jun 2019 390,173 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

side/dip light and rear fog light switches worn

Pass 21 Jun 2018 382,421 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 374,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Front tyres slightly feathering inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 368,107 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 368,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 359,116 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 347,567 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 337,318 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 382,786 miles

gearbox/engine oil leak

rear seats not in testable position

Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,552 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 271,822 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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B131 DRP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 4,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B131 DRP, 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 B131 DRP registered?

B131 DRP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B131 DRP safe to buy?

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