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B604 BFM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,348 mi
Last recorded16,348 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB604 BFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 16,348 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 16,080 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 15,827 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 15,585 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 15,160 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 15,157 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B604 BFM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B604 BFM, 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 B604 BFM registered?

B604 BFM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B604 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B604 BFM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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