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B708 FWP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,205 mi
Last recorded150,205 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB708 FWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 150,205 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 147,956 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 15 May 2007 147,836 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

middle crossmember rusty †rear hub seals leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2006 144,025 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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B708 FWP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B708 FWP, 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 B708 FWP registered?

B708 FWP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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