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B621 PVU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,221 mi
Last recorded88,221 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB621 PVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 88,221 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 89,779 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 87,718 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 165,570 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 163,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight binding of handbrake efficiency ok

Pass 12 Mar 2007 163,759 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight binding of handbrake efficiency ok

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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B621 PVU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B621 PVU, 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

How do I check the history of B621 PVU?

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What year was B621 PVU registered?

B621 PVU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1984.

Is B621 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B621 PVU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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