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B47 VLJ

1984 Land Rover Landrover

Green Petrol 2246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,516 mi
Last recorded79,516 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Landrover75,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB47 VLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelLandrover
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,516 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 79,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,119 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 79,119 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 78,811 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,632 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,468 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 78,460 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,100 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,770 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,459 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 77,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,153 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 2,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,546 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,920 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 74,970 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 74,970 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 74,040 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2008 74,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 72,429 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 72,429 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 70,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 70,901 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Landrover?

Based on 2,014 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
590
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 82
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 78
Stop lamp not working 71
position lamp(s) not working 65
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 48
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B47 VLJ is a 1984 Land Rover Landrover in Green with a 2,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Landrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 75,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Landrover fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B47 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Landrover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Landrover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B47 VLJ registered?

B47 VLJ is a 1984 Land Rover Landrover, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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