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B613 HWV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

239,927 mi
Last recorded239,927 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB613 HWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 239,927 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 239,111 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 238,221 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 237,455 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2013 235,629 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 235,628 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 234,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 233,655 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 232,525 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 230,937 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 229,966 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 228,435 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 228,434 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 228,158 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

multiple plate repairs to nearside and offside chasis

nearside and offside bump stops missing

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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B613 HWV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 B613 HWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B613 HWV registered?

B613 HWV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1984.

Is B613 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B613 HWV shows 14 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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