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B693 AMB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

113,427 mi
Last recorded113,427 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB693 AMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 113,427 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 113,418 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 113,245 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

offside front floor corroded and holed (not in prescribed area)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 107,773 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 107,663 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Reverse light lense broken.

Slight corrosion on body at rear near body mounts.

Fail 28 Oct 2005 103,919 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 103,919 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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B693 AMB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 B693 AMB, 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 B693 AMB registered?

B693 AMB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1984.

Is B693 AMB safe to buy?

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