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B670 AMA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

70,151 mi
Last recorded70,151 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB670 AMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 70,151 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 70,110 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 70,084 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 70,084 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,066 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 70,049 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 69,879 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 69,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 69,446 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 69,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,289 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 69,289 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 68,641 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,167 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 67,787 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,787 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,564 miles

both o/s/r and o/s/f tyres have deep cuts in tyre but not down to cords

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 3 Oct 2013 66,556 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both o/s/r and o/s/f tyres have deep cuts in tyre but not down to cords

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,394 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 66,375 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 66,372 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

filler pipe to tank clip loose

water leak

Pass 25 May 2010 65,905 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 65,905 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 63,369 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 56,113 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 63,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front hub seals leaking

Fail 17 May 2007 63,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 10 May 2006 81,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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B670 AMA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B670 AMA, 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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B670 AMA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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