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B159 BAV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,763 mi
Last recorded67,763 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB159 BAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 67,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chassis rusty

Fail 6 May 2021 67,714 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides lower spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all body mountings and suronding areas corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear both sides tyres slightly perished

chassis getting rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,455 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis rusty both sides

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,247 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

chassis rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,916 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chassis getting rusty

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,556 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,086 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,782 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,248 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 64,741 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 64,333 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 63,403 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 62,130 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 62,130 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cuts in n/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/f wiper arm

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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B159 BAV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B159 BAV, 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 B159 BAV registered?

B159 BAV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1984.

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