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B522 RVF

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,926 mi
Last recorded70,926 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB522 RVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,926 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 70,212 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 69,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 68,572 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 67,421 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 67,419 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 66,304 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 65,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery light on

battery tray holed x2

Fail 24 Dec 2014 65,501 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery light on

battery tray holed x2

Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,493 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 65,493 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 65,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,493 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 65,493 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 65,493 miles

ADVISE: †1 engine oil leaks †2 n/s/f swivel hub leaking oil †3 centre cross member corroded and wholed †4 fuel tank damp †5 corrosion to o/s/f chassis

Pass 31 Mar 2006 65,493 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 65,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

both swivel hubs leaking

centre cross member corroded and wholed

emissions very weak

exhaust blowing at centre flange

front discs badly rusted

front pipe poor condition

front prop joint VERY BADLY worn

front shocks bottom bushes poor condition

n/s/f track rod end gaitor split

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

spare tyre split and out of shape

steering damp been leaking and now dry

very bad engine oil leak

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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B522 RVF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B522 RVF, 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 B522 RVF registered?

B522 RVF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1984.

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