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B290 WHT

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,164 mi
Last recorded164,164 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB290 WHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 164,164 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 157,314 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 153,514 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel slightly excessive

Fail 23 Oct 2020 153,514 miles

Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipe between injector and fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake travel slightly excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2019 143,854 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 143,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 142,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 131,454 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 128,587 miles

Offside Front steering arm rubber perrishing

front diff weeping

oil weep

passenger door opened by wire

Pass 27 Aug 2014 126,814 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 126,791 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 126,791 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 126,791 miles

Centre Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chassis holed at nearside front outrigger...rear crossmember offside rear bump stop mounting offside front outrigger

Fail 27 Oct 2009 123,062 miles

Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

All 4 tyres have cuts over 25mm but not reaching the cords.

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

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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B290 WHT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 B290 WHT, 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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B290 WHT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1984.

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