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B790 TWX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,909 mi
Last recorded104,909 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2006
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB790 TWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2006 104,909 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres cracked on outer walls

rear bump stops missing

slight oil leak offside rear hub

Fail 31 May 2006 104,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four tyres cracked on outer walls

nearside steering damper bushes deteriorated

rear bump stops missing

slight oil leak offside rear hub

Pass 27 May 2005 101,295 miles

Extensive underbody corrosion †All four tyre sidewalls deterioating †O/S rear bumpstop missing †O/S rear backplate damp † †

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TWX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B790 TWX, 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 B790 TWX registered?

B790 TWX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 1984.

Is B790 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B790 TWX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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