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B344 EAW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,728 mi
Last recorded101,728 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB344 EAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 101,728 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 101,724 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 100,079 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 100,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 122,602 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 112,899 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 108,928 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 108,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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B344 EAW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B344 EAW, 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 B344 EAW registered?

B344 EAW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1984.

Is B344 EAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B344 EAW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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