MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,728 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
all welding repairs poor
drop arm looks incorrect
n/s tower poor condition
o/s/r and n/s/r body mounts poor condition
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
n/s/f tower poor condition
o/s/f tower poor condition
slight leak from steering box
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B628 VHD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 B628 VHD, 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 B628 VHD registered?
B628 VHD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1984.
Is B628 VHD safe to buy?
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