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B280 VFJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,935 mi
Last recorded157,935 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB280 VFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 157,935 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 157,759 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 157,015 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 156,900 miles
Pass 30 May 2021 156,189 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 152,078 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 152,054 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 148,504 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 126,740 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 126,740 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B280 VFJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B280 VFJ, 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

How do I check the history of B280 VFJ?

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What year was B280 VFJ registered?

B280 VFJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1984.

Is B280 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B280 VFJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B280 VFJ have outstanding finance?

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