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B739 TWU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,647 mi
Last recorded150,647 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB739 TWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 150,647 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 150,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 149,864 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 149,850 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 146,990 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 143,437 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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B739 TWU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B739 TWU, 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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How do I check the history of B739 TWU?

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What year was B739 TWU registered?

B739 TWU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 1984.

Is B739 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B739 TWU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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