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B638 TUG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,436 mi
Last recorded143,436 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB638 TUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 143,436 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 142,650 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 135,383 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 133,476 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 129,198 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 124,790 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 121,342 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 118,239 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 114,265 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 112,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 109,796 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 109,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 108,131 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 106,816 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 105,501 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 105,501 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 104,295 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 104,295 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 103,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 97,559 miles

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 TUG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TUG, 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 B638 TUG registered?

B638 TUG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B638 TUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B638 TUG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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