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B646 TFK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

171,990 mi
Last recorded171,990 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB646 TFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 171,990 miles

Front Steering Drop Arm Ball Joint Has Play

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 169,199 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 166,118 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 161,977 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 159,622 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 157,362 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 155,455 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 153,654 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 151,988 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 149,893 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 147,650 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 145,657 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 141,841 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 136,459 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 130,678 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 125,434 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 119,995 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 119,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2009 115,211 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 197,338 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front propshaft worn

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 7 Feb 2006 186,782 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside door mirror cracked

slight play in front propshaft rear universal joint

slight play in rear propshaft rear universal joint

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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B646 TFK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B646 TFK, 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 B646 TFK registered?

B646 TFK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B646 TFK safe to buy?

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