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B34 JGY

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,016 mi
Last recorded184,016 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB34 JGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 184,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2012 184,008 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 184,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front propshaft front u/j deteriorating/play

offside and nearside rear axle hub seals leaking

offside rear upper side light inoperative

offside upper brake light inoperative

Pass 20 Aug 2010 184,008 miles

front and rear tyres perished.

fuel return pipe too tank slightly perished.

rear fog light lense slightly faded.

Pass 27 Aug 2009
Pass 19 Apr 2008 182,967 miles

welding and plating repairs covered with thick underseal rear chassis rusty and flaking

Fail 8 Apr 2008 182,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 181,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 180,830 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

varous parts of chassis & outriggers becoming weak advise attention

Fail 3 Apr 2006 180,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

varous parts of chassis & outriggers becoming weak advise attention

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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B34 JGY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B34 JGY, 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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B34 JGY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 1984.

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