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B256 NFA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,994 mi
Last recorded85,994 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB256 NFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 85,994 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 84,672 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,733 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,081 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 80,695 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material aqxle pipes times 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,306 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported yop of chassie (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable lower box (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,219 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 78,219 miles

Central Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working daqsh light (1.7.4c)

Direction indicators not working all frlashers (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed plus o/s/drivers dore (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high damage to front panale (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 75,712 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,447 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 75,447 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake flexes insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,105 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,651 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 74,650 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,097 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,689 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 72,661 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,080 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 72,048 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 71,200 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 69,815 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 69,800 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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B256 NFA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B256 NFA, 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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B256 NFA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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