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B418 OVC

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,308 mi
Last recorded63,308 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB418 OVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,308 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 61,583 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,313 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,888 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,116 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres are cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2016 55,104 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,756 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 52,741 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,383 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 50,383 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,220 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 48,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 46,275 miles

offroad tyres fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2012 46,267 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

offroad tyres fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2007 46,248 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 46,248 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some play in n/s/f hub

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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B418 OVC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B418 OVC, 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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B418 OVC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1984.

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