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B694 CFW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,127 mi
Last recorded160,127 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB694 CFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 160,127 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 160,127 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 156,618 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2010 156,618 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 151,537 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 144,551 miles

slight lift in drop arm ball joint

Fail 6 Dec 2007 144,551 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight lift in drop arm ball joint

Pass 8 Dec 2006 135,744 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall surface split, no reinforcing seen.

Play at steering wheel, not excessive.

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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B694 CFW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B694 CFW, 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 B694 CFW registered?

B694 CFW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1984.

Is B694 CFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B694 CFW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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