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B326 HRM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,188 mi
Last recorded94,188 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB326 HRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 94,188 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 87,655 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 86,757 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 84,916 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,015 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

slight oil leak in rear axle casing

Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,541 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play top king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play top king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 May 2016 79,069 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 78,894 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 78,894 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,531 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 78,211 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,896 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 76,896 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,744 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 74,744 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 72,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,992 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,480 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has heavy corrosion on chassis and outriggers but is solid on test

Fail 22 Nov 2008 71,480 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

vehicle has heavy corrosion on chassis and outriggers but is solid on test

Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,140 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 71,140 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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B326 HRM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B326 HRM, 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 B326 HRM registered?

B326 HRM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1984.

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The MOT history for B326 HRM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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