MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,823 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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chassis covered in under seal
previous welding repairs to chassis
chassis covered in under seal
previous welding repairs to chassis
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
chassis covered in under seal
previous welding repairs
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both radius arm bushes deteriorated
both trailing arm bushes deteriorated
chassis covered in under seal
previous welding repairs to chassis
Both front radius arm bushes deteriorated
Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
chassis covered in under seal
Chassis covered in under seal
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Age related under body corrosion
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under body corrosion
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under body corrosion
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Hole in centre crossmember not in prescribed area
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B164 CET is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 B164 CET, 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 B164 CET registered?
B164 CET is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.
Is B164 CET safe to buy?
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