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B350 FWP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,656 mi
Last recorded84,656 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB350 FWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 84,656 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 84,563 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,462 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 84,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,366 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 84,362 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front corrosion hole in floor well

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,211 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight splits in side wall

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,995 miles

Nearside Front drag link ball joint jacket in poor condition

Nearside Front tyre just legal-cracks

Offside Rear anti roll bar link,ball joint has slight play

all tyres perishing

both rear out rigers corroded

rear shock,top bushes worn

Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,363 miles

o/s/f seat belt in poor condition

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,801 miles

chassic difficult to inspect due to black underseal having been applied

near side rear bump stop missing

near side rear spring surport panel has been replaced welding difficult to inspect due to underseal but supect not good

nearside front tyre should be replaced cracking of side wall

self leveling ram missing removed

Fail 20 Jul 2013 82,801 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

chassic difficult to inspect due to black underseal having been applied

near side rear bump stop missing

near side rear spring surport panel has been replaced welding difficult to inspect due to underseal but supect not good

nearside front tyre should be replaced cracking of side wall

prop shaft nut nearly falling of!!!!

rear axle top arm nut nopt secured with a split pin

rear roll bar drop link split pin missing

self leveling ram missing removed

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,255 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Sep 2011 79,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,304 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,156 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

poor o/s/f headlamp pattern

Fail 17 Sep 2008 75,241 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

poor o/s/f headlamp pattern

Fail 4 Oct 2007 73,459 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,459 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 72,615 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 72,614 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 71,593 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 71,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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B350 FWP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 B350 FWP, 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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B350 FWP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1984.

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