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B698 FRD

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,927 mi
Last recorded143,927 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB698 FRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 143,927 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking oil / grease

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 143,927 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking oil / grease

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective t rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2016 143,864 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 143,864 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 143,822 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 138,205 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 138,082 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint A Frame joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing Frame Joint (2.4.G.3b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes loose (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 132,958 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 132,958 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 137,595 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 132,632 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 130,614 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 129,318 miles

all tyres spliting

Pass 30 Jan 2008 128,744 miles

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

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

osf tyre splitg

Pass 5 Dec 2006 12,676 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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B698 FRD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B698 FRD, 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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B698 FRD is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1984.

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