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B494 TKO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,203 mi
Last recorded145,203 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB494 TKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 145,203 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 144,565 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 144,012 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 143,285 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 143,281 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 141,995 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 141,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 140,070 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 137,480 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 137,474 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 135,287 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 133,470 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 131,612 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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B494 TKO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B494 TKO, 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 B494 TKO registered?

B494 TKO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1984.

Is B494 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B494 TKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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