MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,733 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a temporary repair (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a temporary repair (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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B494 VKL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 VKL, 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 VKL registered?
B494 VKL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1984.
Is B494 VKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for B494 VKL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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