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B388 VFC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,589 mi
Last recorded112,589 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB388 VFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 112,589 miles

all 4 tyres tyres slightly perished

all brake pipes coverd in green paint cant check for rust

Pass 5 Sep 2007 112,563 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 112,563 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side drag link end dust cover split

slight corrosion in off side front out rigger

very slight play in steering box

Pass 19 Aug 2006 112,053 miles

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

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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B388 VFC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B388 VFC, 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 B388 VFC registered?

B388 VFC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1984.

Is B388 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B388 VFC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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