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B177 HEJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,768 mi
Last recorded99,768 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB177 HEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 99,768 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 29 Aug 2013 99,767 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,815 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 95,866 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 94,045 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 92,563 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 88,080 miles

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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B177 HEJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 B177 HEJ, 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 B177 HEJ registered?

B177 HEJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1984.

Is B177 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B177 HEJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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