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B712 CFW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,685 mi
Last recorded67,685 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB712 CFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2006 67,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 67,662 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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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B712 CFW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B712 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 B712 CFW registered?

B712 CFW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1984.

Is B712 CFW safe to buy?

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