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B687 UNW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,138 mi
Last recorded191,138 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB687 UNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 191,138 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured in cab (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured wheelach/cross member (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured wheelach/cross member (4.11 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 191,138 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured in cab (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured wheelach/cross member (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured wheelach/cross member (4.11 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2014 190,289 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 187,125 miles

nearside 'A' pillar corroding

rear brake discs inside corroding

rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Jul 2013 187,107 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

nearside 'A' pillar corroding

rear brake discs inside corroding

rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2012 184,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre sidewall has a small cut in

offside wiper blade split but still clears the screen

rear brake discs corroded

untidy wiring in engine bay and rear panel

Pass 3 Jun 2011 181,206 miles

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

front and rear brake discs have corrosion

Fail 24 May 2011 181,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear brake discs have corrosion

Pass 14 May 2010 178,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 174,699 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 174,699 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 171,749 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 164,533 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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B687 UNW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 B687 UNW, 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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B687 UNW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1984.

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