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B151 NUE

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

267,194 mi
Last recorded267,194 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB151 NUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 267,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil requires further attention (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger corroded ,requires urgent attention (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 263,495 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 263,491 miles

Centre Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 259,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 248,526 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 241,901 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 233,810 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 220,095 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 207,165 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 207,165 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 206,472 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 206,469 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

REAR REVISE LIGHT GLASS BROCKEN., FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

Pass 4 Aug 2006 205,262 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 205,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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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B151 NUE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 B151 NUE, 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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What year was B151 NUE registered?

B151 NUE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 1984.

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