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B711 CFW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,447 mi
Last recorded126,447 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB711 CFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2023 126,447 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery box rotted / floor pan (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury floor pan rotten passenger foot well (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced wind screen pillar to bonnet (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door pillar , mounting to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crash bar , (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door pillar , mounting to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component insecure wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 126,330 miles

Nearside Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

fuel pump slight leak

Pass 14 Dec 2020 126,089 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body strap corroded off (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body strap corroded off (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slider joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 126,067 miles

Front Registration plate damaged slightly

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Spline joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 126,009 miles

Front Number plate slightly damaged

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Splined joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 125,780 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 125,469 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 125,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 124,873 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 123,942 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 123,249 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 122,826 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 122,340 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 120,936 miles

Driver side lower door hinge slightly loose but not considered exessive.

Near side rear tyre has minor cracks between tread.

Fail 19 Dec 2008 119,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 119,843 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 118,137 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 115,957 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 113,207 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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B711 CFW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 B711 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 B711 CFW registered?

B711 CFW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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The MOT history for B711 CFW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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