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B214 DAK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,607 mi
Last recorded169,607 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB214 DAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 169,607 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 169,140 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 167,071 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 164,669 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 162,407 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 162,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 159,230 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 156,123 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 147,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 145,466 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 142,374 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 142,374 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 140,088 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 140,088 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 134,645 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 126,000 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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B214 DAK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B214 DAK, 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 B214 DAK registered?

B214 DAK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 1984.

Is B214 DAK safe to buy?

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