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B196 CET

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,835 mi
Last recorded29,835 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB196 CET
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2025 29,835 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 29,796 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 29,503 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 28,495 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 28,271 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 27,429 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 25,625 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,855 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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B196 CET is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B196 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B196 CET registered?

B196 CET is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B196 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for B196 CET shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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