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B769 FAW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,449 mi
Last recorded73,449 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB769 FAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 73,449 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 71,339 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 71,329 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 71,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis has been repaired in several places & under sealed

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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B769 FAW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B769 FAW, 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 B769 FAW registered?

B769 FAW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B769 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B769 FAW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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