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B700 CVL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,759 mi
Last recorded52,759 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB700 CVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,759 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,420 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,191 miles

o/s rear bump stop missing

front exhaust system rusty

o/s and n/s head lamps corroded inside and starting to get dim

Pass 7 Mar 2009 52,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 51,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,969 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2007 50,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both front hub seals leaking

fuel tank stap partly brocken

idle speed bad

Pass 14 Mar 2006 50,598 miles

both dipped beam patterns poor

fuel tank mounting corroded

movement both rear hubs

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/f tyre tread low

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 6 Mar 2006 50,598 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

both dip beam patterns poor

fuel tank mounting corroded

movement both rear hubs

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/f tyre tread low

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

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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B700 CVL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B700 CVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B700 CVL registered?

B700 CVL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1984.

Is B700 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B700 CVL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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