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B323 NKS

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,776 mi
Last recorded90,776 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB323 NKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,776 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,276 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 90,276 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 90,276 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,261 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 88,851 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,384 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 87,183 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 82,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 82,439 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,253 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 72,147 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 67,073 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 67,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT AND REAR PROP SHAFTS HARDY SPICERS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY WILL NEED ATTENSION SOON

REAR WING SECURING STRAPS ARE LOOSE WILL NEED ATTENSION SOON

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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B323 NKS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B323 NKS, 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 B323 NKS registered?

B323 NKS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1984.

Is B323 NKS safe to buy?

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