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B793 VSP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,591 mi
Last recorded102,591 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB793 VSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 102,591 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 102,591 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 102,591 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 102,579 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in o/s/f swivil joint top bearing

Pass 5 Mar 2009 98,985 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 98,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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B793 VSP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B793 VSP, 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 B793 VSP registered?

B793 VSP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is B793 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B793 VSP shows 6 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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