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B766 SVJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,821 mi
Last recorded120,821 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB766 SVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 120,821 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 119,262 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 118,211 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 116,518 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 115,457 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 112,964 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 112,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine & gearbox

Pass 22 Jul 2017 111,751 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 110,759 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 110,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Nearside and offside (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 108,697 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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B766 SVJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B766 SVJ, 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 B766 SVJ registered?

B766 SVJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1984.

Is B766 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B766 SVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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