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B587 NKS

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,402 mi
Last recorded81,402 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB587 NKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 81,402 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 81,396 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 87,706 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 86,947 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 86,338 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 85,028 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 85,028 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 83,603 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 72,685 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 61,388 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 61,236 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear crossmember corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,569 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Fail 28 Jul 2009 59,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,202 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 57,525 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,920 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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B587 NKS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 B587 NKS, 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 B587 NKS registered?

B587 NKS is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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The MOT history for B587 NKS 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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