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B792 EAW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,794 mi
Last recorded120,794 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB792 EAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2017 120,794 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,442 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2015 114,777 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 114,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 112,577 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 110,766 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 108,476 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 105,502 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 189,223 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 188,109 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 188,080 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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B792 EAW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B792 EAW, 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 B792 EAW registered?

B792 EAW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B792 EAW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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