MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,211 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all rear seats have been removed
drivers door mirror glass damaged
nearside seat belt poor
non standard suspension fitted
play in nearside rear wheel bearing
power steering box weeping oil
rear propshaft uj is very poor
rear shokers poor
road legal off road tyres fitted
steering damper bush worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all rear seats have been removed
drivers door mirror glass damaged
nearside seat belt poor
non standard suspension fitted
play in nearside rear wheel bearing
power steering box weeping oil
rear propshaft uj is very poor
rear shokers poor
road legal off road tyres fitted
steering damper bush worn
horn switch intermitant
offroad suspension fitted
offroad tyres fitted
oil leaks
washers poor
Both front indiacator lens are broken
Drivers door mirror is cracked
Front number plate is poor
N/s screen wash jet & front wiper blade rubbers are poor
Odd wheel rim fitted to n/s rear
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear chassis and body mounting are very corroded
Steering box is leakin oil and has play between drop arm
front number plate poor
indicator lense at front damaged
wheel arches damaged
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Foot brake travel is long.
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear axle bump stops are missing. †
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B43 FAW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 B43 FAW, 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 B43 FAW registered?
B43 FAW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.
Is B43 FAW safe to buy?
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