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B427 UUB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,458 mi
Last recorded134,458 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB427 UUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 134,458 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 134,418 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 134,201 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 130,801 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 130,801 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 127,018 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 127,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 122,435 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 122,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 118,353 miles

o/s rear chassis slightly corroded

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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B427 UUB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B427 UUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B427 UUB registered?

B427 UUB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 1984.

Is B427 UUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B427 UUB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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