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B460 WRO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

219,553 mi
Last recorded219,553 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB460 WRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2021 219,553 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 218,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 215,945 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 209,877 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 205,404 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 205,403 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 201,917 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 201,373 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber worn

handbrake lever is near the end of its travel

Pass 22 May 2008 195,762 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 195,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 187,845 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 187,759 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 181,292 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 175,556 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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B460 WRO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B460 WRO, 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 B460 WRO registered?

B460 WRO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1984.

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