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B236 NKV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,446 mi
Last recorded16,446 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB236 NKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 16,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pannard Rod Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 16,267 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 15,704 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 15,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 14,238 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 13,834 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 13,834 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 13,036 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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B236 NKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B236 NKV, 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 B236 NKV registered?

B236 NKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1984.

Is B236 NKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B236 NKV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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