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B28 BAV

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,988 mi
Last recorded16,988 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 BAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,988 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009
Pass 4 Jun 2008
Pass 4 Jun 2007 136,908 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 136,908 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 136,908 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B28 BAV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B28 BAV, 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 B28 BAV registered?

B28 BAV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1984.

Is B28 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B28 BAV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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