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B40 WYF

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

136,968 mi
Last recorded136,968 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB40 WYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 136,968 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 135,977 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 134,022 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 132,374 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 131,260 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 129,991 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 128,893 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 127,713 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 127,666 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 124,562 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 117,016 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 109,970 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 103,008 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 94,527 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 126,028 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 119,737 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 119,158 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 107,970 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 103,535 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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B40 WYF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B40 WYF, 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 B40 WYF registered?

B40 WYF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 1984.

Is B40 WYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B40 WYF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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