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B276 GFS

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,216 mi
Last recorded69,216 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB276 GFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,216 miles

Bolts missing from bell housing

Major oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Sep 2014 69,216 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Bolts missing from bell housing

Major oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Jun 2013 145,282 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

n/s/f tyre slight cracking

rear roll bar removed

Fail 25 Jun 2013 145,282 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cracking

rear roll bar removed

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 143,136 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 143,135 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2009 142,082 miles

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

both front stabilizer arm outer bushes slighty perished

Fail 19 May 2009 142,065 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

both front stabilizer arm outer bushes slighty perished

Pass 31 Aug 2007 139,806 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 139,806 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

battery box corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2006 137,396 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 137,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

left hand seat belt webbing damaged,signs of damaged to drivers seat belt

right hand front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

signs of corrosion near and around rear seat and belt mountings

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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B276 GFS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B276 GFS, 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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B276 GFS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1984.

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