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B661 WAG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

241,688 mi
Last recorded241,688 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB661 WAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 241,688 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 239,660 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 237,612 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 235,682 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 234,503 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 233,959 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 232,307 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 229,962 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 228,290 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 227,774 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 224,567 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 218,845 miles

slight oil leak o/s/f

Pass 19 May 2012 212,005 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 205,647 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 199,790 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 194,284 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 189,116 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 183,977 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 176,330 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 176,300 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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B661 WAG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B661 WAG, 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 B661 WAG registered?

B661 WAG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1984.

Is B661 WAG safe to buy?

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