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B226 LRR

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,073 mi
Last recorded92,073 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

RegistrationB226 LRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 92,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle covered in a underseal/body seal. Unable to assess properly the condition of suspension arms and bushes etc

Pass 29 Jun 2023 90,083 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 88,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coverd in under sealer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 88,239 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coverd in under sealer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,120 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,065 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,004 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,921 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,115 miles

exhaust system signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2012 74,092 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,439 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 70,074 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 69,359 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 66,902 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 66,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general underbody oil leaks

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2006 65,666 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cxables require securing under drivers floor

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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B226 LRR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B226 LRR, 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 B226 LRR registered?

B226 LRR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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