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B135 GHH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,467 mi
Last recorded106,467 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB135 GHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 106,467 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear most outrigger is corroded as marked.

engine emits smoke on initial satrt up but clears ,, suspect injectors leaking diesel by when not running,

Fail 29 Mar 2017 106,456 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine see sheet (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle needs a lot of force from inside the vehicle to open. (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear most outrigger is corroded as marked.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 105,355 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 98,055 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,101 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 82,988 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 82,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate cracked

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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B135 GHH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B135 GHH, 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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B135 GHH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1984.

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