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B227 SNW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,334 mi
Last recorded126,334 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB227 SNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 126,334 miles

Nearside Front Seat pan corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 126,188 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 11 Jan 2018 126,126 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 126,126 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

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

Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing Bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Box (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 125,934 miles

Fuel cap deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 125,933 miles

Central Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking at o/s chassis (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Fuel cap deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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B227 SNW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B227 SNW, 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 B227 SNW registered?

B227 SNW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1984.

Is B227 SNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B227 SNW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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