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B451 TYG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,049 mi
Last recorded149,049 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB451 TYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2024 149,049 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 146,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 143,695 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 140,628 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 139,223 miles

Front Oil leak minor

Pass 11 Sep 2019 137,773 miles

Central Front Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Aug 2016 145,512 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 145,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 99,103 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 95,646 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 95,646 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B451 TYG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B451 TYG, 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

How do I check the history of B451 TYG?

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What year was B451 TYG registered?

B451 TYG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B451 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B451 TYG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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