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B771 WPU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,001 mi
Last recorded60,001 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB771 WPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 60,001 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 56,147 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 53,633 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

some wear in wiper linkage

Fail 29 Nov 2021 53,633 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

some wear in wiper linkage

Pass 2 Dec 2020 51,292 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 47,134 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,594 miles

Central Rear Upper rear axle a frame ball joint dust cover covered by tape

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 46,594 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper rear axle a frame ball joint dust cover covered by tape

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 46,516 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 46,288 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 46,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,659 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,921 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,796 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 71,790 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres craked and perrished

Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,690 miles

Oil leak

n/s o/s inner side walls perrised

Fail 21 Jun 2010 71,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

n/s o/s inner side walls perrised

Pass 21 Jul 2009 71,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear chassi corroded

o/s front chassi oil spill from top up ?

Fail 21 Jul 2009 71,386 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear chassi corroded

o/s front chassi oil spill from top up ?

Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,182 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 70,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 68,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 67,573 miles

has shlight movment at sterring wheel

sterring box weeping

Fail 27 Jul 2006 67,573 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

has shlight movment at sterring wheel

sterring box weeping

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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B771 WPU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 B771 WPU, 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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B771 WPU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1984.

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