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B386 UVH

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

224,688 mi
Last recorded224,688 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB386 UVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 224,688 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to body especially around nearside footwell area

Pass 18 Jan 2024 223,964 miles

All tyres perished

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

corrosion on body

Pass 24 Jan 2023 222,973 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 222,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front nearside front footwell corroded around nearside body mount but still secure

Pass 13 Jan 2021 222,009 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 221,343 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 220,786 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 220,274 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 219,191 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 218,517 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 217,369 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 216,050 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 214,581 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 214,299 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 213,720 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 213,720 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 213,123 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 212,111 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

raised suspension

Fail 17 Nov 2008 212,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

raised suspension

Pass 14 Nov 2007 206,684 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 198,254 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 198,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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B386 UVH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B386 UVH, 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 B386 UVH registered?

B386 UVH is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1984.

Is B386 UVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B386 UVH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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