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B163 WYP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,144 mi
Last recorded97,144 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB163 WYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 97,144 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 95,992 miles

Offside front damper turret corroding.

Power steering pipes corroding.

Raer suspension leveling unit weeping.

Rear brakes fluctuating slightly.

Slight weep from power steering pump area.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Various front brake pipes corroding.

Windscreen chip on limit.

Fail 17 Jan 2007 95,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front damper turret corroding.

Possible slight weep from steering damper.

Power steering pipes corroding.

Rear brakes readings fluctuating slightly.

Rear suspension leveling unit weeping.

Slight weep from power steering pump area.

Various areas of underside corroding.

Various front brake pipes corroding.

Windscreen chip on limit.

Front prop shaft rear universal joint worn.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 93,965 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 93,927 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front prop shaft,rear u/j very worn

n/s coil springs weak

oil leak

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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B163 WYP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B163 WYP, 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 B163 WYP registered?

B163 WYP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1984.

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