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B478 SWT

1984 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,456 mi
Last recorded156,456 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB478 SWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 156,456 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 156,325 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 156,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 155,570 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 154,827 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 154,492 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 154,492 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 154,382 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 153,975 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 153,975 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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B478 SWT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B478 SWT, 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 B478 SWT?

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What year was B478 SWT registered?

B478 SWT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B478 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B478 SWT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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