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B416 PKS

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,004 mi
Last recorded120,004 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB416 PKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 120,004 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 120,004 miles

Central Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer cross member (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 120,007 miles

Both front steering balls are leaking but not contaminating brake discs

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

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

Various transmission leaks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 120,001 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm from box (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play steering arm from box (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion side step bracket (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front steering balls are leaking but not contaminating brake discs

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

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

Various transmission leaks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 120,009 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 120,008 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 120,003 miles

Oil leak

both front hub seals leaking

both rear brake disc corroded and rusty

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded and rusty

oth front brake disc corroded and rustyb

Pass 8 Nov 2013 120,006 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 120,008 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 120,000 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 120,006 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 120,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

drop arm ball joint rubber split

Pass 10 Nov 2010 120,007 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 120,002 miles

both front hubs leaking

offside front out rigger corroded and holed

offside rear bump stop missing

underside chasiss corroded and rusty,

Fail 28 Sep 2009 120,002 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front hubs leaking

offside front out rigger corroded and holed

offside rear bump stop missing

underside chasiss corroded and rusty,

Pass 25 Sep 2008 117,852 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTRIGGERS CORRODED & HOLED

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

O/S/R SHOCK ABSOBER OUTER SLEEVE CORRODED,

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS FROM FRONT AXLE

Pass 21 Sep 2007 116,077 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 116,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2006 114,552 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 114,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 112,495 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 PKS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PKS, 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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B416 PKS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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