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B468 OSB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,812 mi
Last recorded129,812 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB468 OSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 129,812 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 129,812 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering REAR PANEL (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 129,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 129,759 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 127,626 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 11 Nov 2011 127,626 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 4 Oct 2010 127,153 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 127,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 127,153 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 127,026 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 123,293 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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B468 OSB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B468 OSB, 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 B468 OSB registered?

B468 OSB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B468 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B468 OSB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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