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B43 MVT

1984 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,058 mi
Last recorded123,058 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB43 MVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 123,058 miles

under side has very rusted chassis and suspention

Pass 27 Oct 2008 121,181 miles

metal brake pipes showing corrosion

underside of car very rusted

Pass 8 Nov 2007 119,226 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 119,223 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 117,426 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 116,542 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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B43 MVT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MVT, 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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How do I check the history of B43 MVT?

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What year was B43 MVT registered?

B43 MVT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B43 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B43 MVT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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