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B774 AEP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,609 mi
Last recorded104,609 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB774 AEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 104,609 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrotion coming in nsf chassi leg just by winch mount

Fail 25 Nov 2010 104,600 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrotion coming in nsf chassi leg just by winch mount

Fail 24 Nov 2010 104,585 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Exhaust Exitting through side of vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2009 100,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 96,509 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 90,794 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 90,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 88,986 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 88,891 miles

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

small leak on steering box

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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B774 AEP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 B774 AEP, 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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B774 AEP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1984.

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