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B271 WJX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,890 mi
Last recorded59,890 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB271 WJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 59,890 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 59,890 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 59,887 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Dec 2021 59,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch fauty!

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 58,650 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 58,648 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 58,505 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 58,502 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in n/s chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 58,170 miles

oil filter very close to clutch slave cylinder

Pass 8 Nov 2016 57,401 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

nearside front pillar is corrroded

steering wheel has slight freeplay

Fail 15 Jul 2015 57,333 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

nearside front pillar is corrroded

steering wheel has slight freeplay

Pass 29 May 2014 57,281 miles

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

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

front discs are slightly corroded on the inner edge

Fail 29 May 2014 57,281 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

front discs are slightly corroded on the inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2012 55,578 miles

Front diff oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside hub oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,578 miles

Front diff oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside hub oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,323 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,205 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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B271 WJX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 6,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B271 WJX, 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 B271 WJX registered?

B271 WJX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1984.

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The MOT history for B271 WJX shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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