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B407 WSK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

200,000 mi
Last recorded200,000 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB407 WSK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 200,000 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rearmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 200,000 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER BRAKE PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 200,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 200,000 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018
Pass 3 Apr 2017 198,484 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 197,168 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 May 2016 197,168 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 195,981 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 195,950 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 193,169 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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B407 WSK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B407 WSK, 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 B407 WSK registered?

B407 WSK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1984.

Is B407 WSK safe to buy?

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