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B184 TRW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,211 mi
Last recorded111,211 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB184 TRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 111,211 miles

Coolant leak Radiator top hose ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 111,189 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 111,042 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 111,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2017 110,909 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 110,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 109,861 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 107,579 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 106,892 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 106,892 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 105,914 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 105,914 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

strong smell of fuel from fuel tank, no leak found at time of test.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 104,875 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 103,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight oil leak from steering box

slight water leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 103,571 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight oil leak from steering box

slight water leak

Fail 23 Jun 2009 101,987 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 101,987 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 100,401 miles

slight dampness from steering box seal

Fail 24 Jun 2008 100,401 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight dampness from steering box seal

Pass 24 May 2007 97,692 miles

steering box damp

Pass 22 Jun 2006 95,669 miles

slight rusting nearside rear cross member

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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B184 TRW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B184 TRW, 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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B184 TRW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 November 1984.

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