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B788 WHY

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,894 mi
Last recorded113,894 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB788 WHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2011 113,894 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

ball joint on n/s of steering damper ball joint gaitor split

corrosion around rear bump stops

no plate light dim

oil leak from engine

steering damper ball joint gaitor split

steering damper bushes slightly worn

various surface corrosion on chassis

vehicle covered in mud underneath

Pass 2 Aug 2010 112,908 miles

Oil leak

advise rear body mount corrtoded

Fail 27 Jul 2010 112,908 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

advise rear body mount corrtoded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 111,320 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to both front spring trumpets and out riggers

corrosion to chassis,fuel tank and supports

slight movement in all four wheel bearings

Fail 1 Jul 2009 111,320 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to both front spring trumpets and out riggers

corrosion to chassis,fuel tank and supports

slight movement in all four wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jul 2008 110,734 miles

Corrosion on underside of body but not within any prescribed areas

Damage on bodywork

Light corrosion on chassis and outriggers

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in steering system ball joints

Pass 31 May 2007 108,880 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 108,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 107,110 miles

nsr tyre on legal limit,brake fluid level getting low,lots of surface rust!!!!

Fail 16 May 2006 107,109 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B788 WHY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B788 WHY, 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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B788 WHY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 1984.

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