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B710 ORU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

199,185 mi
Last recorded199,185 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB710 ORU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 199,185 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 199,076 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 198,746 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 198,430 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 198,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 198,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

small play at steering box

Fail 26 Sep 2009 198,144 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small play to steering box

Pass 26 Sep 2009 198,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

small play to steering box

Pass 27 Sep 2008 198,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 197,394 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 197,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 196,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

small corrosion to n/s/f out rigger

Pass 15 Sep 2006 196,924 miles

small corrosion to n/s/f out rigger

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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B710 ORU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 B710 ORU, 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 B710 ORU registered?

B710 ORU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1984.

Is B710 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B710 ORU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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