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B326 JNJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

246,504 mi
Last recorded246,504 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB326 JNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 246,504 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 246,504 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 24 May 2010 241,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 241,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 226,491 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 226,491 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 214,800 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 226,540 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 198,477 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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 JNJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B326 JNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B326 JNJ registered?

B326 JNJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1984.

Is B326 JNJ safe to buy?

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