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B181 BAV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,818 mi
Last recorded106,818 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB181 BAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 106,818 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 106,143 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 106,129 miles

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 104,914 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all road tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,749 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 104,569 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 104,566 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger to chassis holed as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor box to chassis holed as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail holed as marked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 104,026 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 103,758 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 103,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,123 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,570 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 102,567 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 102,085 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 102,079 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Oct 2010 101,321 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 98,047 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 98,047 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

225/16 o/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r, 235/16 n/s/f

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front hub areas damp

both rear bump stops missing

both rear shocker dust covers rusty

car is getting generaly rusty,old and weak

ext. system getting rusty in places

general play/wear in steering linkage

metal fuel pipes getting rusty

o/s centre outrigger rusty and weak

o/s/f and both rear tyres getting low on tread

o/s/f and centre seat covering wearing

o/s/r back plate damp

odd sticker on screen

pedal rubbers wearing

surface nrust on parts of susp.

tow bar fitted

underside of car has surface mud

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 13 Dec 2007 98,227 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 98,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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B181 BAV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 B181 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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B181 BAV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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