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B350 GCU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

159,393 mi
Last recorded159,393 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB350 GCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 159,393 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 159,145 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 158,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 158,963 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 158,247 miles

cut in offside rear tyre outer side wall

exhaust down pipe very poor, slight blow

front flexi hoses slightly perished

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

some wear to steering box

Pass 19 Nov 2019 158,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front, front -to-rear [at rear] pipes corroded [cleaned & re-coated] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at/from hub [slight] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking [reinforcing braid not exposed] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 157,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front -to -rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 155,811 miles

front metal brake pipes rusty

nearside rear shock absorber top mount worn

some corrosion to nearside front suspension turret

Pass 6 Dec 2016 154,713 miles

corrosion starting on chassis/ offside rear by shock absorber

offside front shock absorber lower bush very worn

possible oil seal leaking on rear axle/ nearside rear

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 18 Jan 2016 153,549 miles

chassis rusty towards back end

corrosion to offside chassis by front outrigger

front tyres worn

slight play in nearside front hub assembly

Pass 27 Nov 2014 151,277 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 148,366 miles

o/s front wheel bearing suspect

slight play in n/s front top swivel

Pass 14 Nov 2012 145,412 miles

slight play in n/s front top swivel

Fail 13 Nov 2012 145,412 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n/s front top swivel

Pass 6 Dec 2011 142,663 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 138,794 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 135,496 miles

both front seat belts starting to fray

front suspension bushes worn

nearside drag link ball joint worn

slight play in nearside front hub assembly

slight play in offside rear hub assembly

upper steering column uj worn

Pass 25 Nov 2008 132,130 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 129,303 miles

chassis getting weak at o/s rear bump stop

Pass 13 Nov 2006 125,053 miles

both front indicator lens fading

n/s rear shock absorber top rubber poor

Pass 14 Nov 2005 121,147 miles

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 GCU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 B350 GCU, 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 GCU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 1984.

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