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B416 MJF

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,752 mi
Last recorded126,752 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB416 MJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 126,752 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 125,841 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 122,282 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 122,282 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 122,494 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 122,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 116,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 116,456 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 114,526 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2010 112,240 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 110,278 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 110,278 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 106,702 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2008 106,702 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2007 102,130 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 97,243 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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B416 MJF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B416 MJF, 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 B416 MJF registered?

B416 MJF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B416 MJF safe to buy?

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