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B790 PKV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Silver Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,337 mi
Last recorded186,337 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB790 PKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 186,337 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 183,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 181,630 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis rusty and weak next to o/s/r front arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced o/s/r lower spring mount rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel pump is damp / possible leak

Pass 14 Oct 2019 181,252 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 180,099 miles

indicators going white

oil leak on hose/pipe to gearbox

water leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 180,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

indicators going white

n/s drag link end cover perishing

oil leak on hose/pipe to gearbox

water leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 178,826 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 178,826 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 177,616 miles

oil leak from gearbox pipe/hose

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 176,290 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 173,890 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 171,876 miles

slight play in the o/s rear arm track rod end

Pass 14 Dec 2009 167,957 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 160,767 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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B790 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B790 PKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B790 PKV registered?

B790 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1984.

Is B790 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B790 PKV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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