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B76 RVF

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,410 mi
Last recorded105,410 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB76 RVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 105,410 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 105,404 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 101,190 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 96,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 96,587 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 93,215 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 93,209 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 90,625 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 90,596 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B76 RVF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B76 RVF, 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 B76 RVF registered?

B76 RVF is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1984.

Is B76 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B76 RVF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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