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B638 BOE

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,900 mi
Last recorded171,900 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB638 BOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 171,900 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 171,895 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with brake light (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint prop shaft uj (2.4.G.4b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 157,972 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 157,523 miles

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2012 157,089 miles

under vehicle has been repaired and undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2011 155,592 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 155,075 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 153,576 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 146,777 miles

nearside and offside front hub seals leaking

Pass 4 Dec 2006 145,281 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 143,407 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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B638 BOE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B638 BOE, 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 B638 BOE registered?

B638 BOE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 1984.

Is B638 BOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B638 BOE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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