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B29 BMB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,223 mi
Last recorded215,223 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB29 BMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 215,223 miles

chassis patched and heavy surface rust on chassis and suspension

o/s/f tyre multi cracked advise early replacement

slight play at steering wheel

steering box weeping oil

Pass 23 May 2015 214,530 miles

n/s/r axle hub seal has slight weep of oil

steering box has weep of oil

suspension and chassis starting to corrode and chassis has been patch repaired in places

Pass 28 Jun 2014 214,081 miles

all brake pipes have slight surface rust

general light corrosion chassis and suspension

o/s/r brake backplate detiorated

Pass 18 May 2013 213,552 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 211,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 210,166 miles

under body heaily covered in underseal

Pass 21 Mar 2009 209,048 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under body heavily covered in underseal

Pass 20 Feb 2008 207,735 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 205,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Propshaft component defective

off side rear outrigger body mount corroded

rear number plate reflector background poor

Fail 13 Mar 2007 205,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

off side rear body mount outrigger corroded and holed

rear number plate reflector poor

Pass 2 Mar 2006 198,440 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 198,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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B29 BMB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B29 BMB, 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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B29 BMB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1984.

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