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B63 HEJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,447 mi
Last recorded86,447 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB63 HEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 86,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 83,232 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 80,967 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 78,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 72,515 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,129 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 65,250 miles

Front Wiper linkage is worn the wiper

Fail 30 Aug 2017 65,250 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 59,020 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 57,258 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,764 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,882 miles

Both tractor jionts have movement.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,119 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,332 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 52,332 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 95,744 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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B63 HEJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B63 HEJ, 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 B63 HEJ registered?

B63 HEJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1984.

Is B63 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B63 HEJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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