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B774 MDG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

165,865 mi
Last recorded165,865 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB774 MDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 165,865 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 165,407 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 118,460 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 161,165 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 158,909 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 156,285 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 152,915 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 148,854 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 144,454 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 138,103 miles

dampness around power steering box.

extensive under-body repairs.

Fail 6 Jun 2008 138,024 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 127,653 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 118,425 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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B774 MDG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B774 MDG, 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 B774 MDG registered?

B774 MDG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1984.

Is B774 MDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B774 MDG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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