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B164 CET

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,823 mi
Last recorded106,823 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB164 CET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 106,823 miles

chassis covered in under seal

previous welding repairs to chassis

Pass 1 Dec 2023 106,796 miles

chassis covered in under seal

previous welding repairs to chassis

Pass 2 Dec 2022 106,420 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis covered in under seal

previous welding repairs

Pass 11 Dec 2021 106,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 106,127 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 106,057 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 105,881 miles

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 105,679 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 105,455 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,369 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under body corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2014 103,514 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 103,326 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 102,093 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 100,417 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,863 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 98,845 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 96,901 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 94,146 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 91,730 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 91,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 91,721 miles

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.

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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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.

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