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B241 NKV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

210,548 mi
Last recorded210,548 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB241 NKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 210,548 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 204,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 196,457 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 189,699 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 182,721 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 175,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 168,026 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 160,449 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 160,449 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 154,496 miles

CORROSION STARTING TO REAR CHASSEY

Fail 2 Mar 2010 154,496 miles

CORROSION STARTING TO REAR CHASSEY

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 147,168 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 141,752 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 136,607 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 130,348 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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B241 NKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 B241 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 B241 NKV registered?

B241 NKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1984.

Is B241 NKV safe to buy?

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