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B266 ECV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,725 mi
Last recorded158,725 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB266 ECV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 158,725 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 155,914 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 154,504 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 152,555 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 150,199 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 150,129 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 147,489 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 144,835 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 144,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2011 141,893 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 139,707 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 137,100 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 134,408 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 131,463 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 128,019 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 122,883 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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B266 ECV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 B266 ECV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B266 ECV registered?

B266 ECV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 1984.

Is B266 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B266 ECV shows 16 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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