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B796 PKV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,632 mi
Last recorded113,632 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB796 PKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 113,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 1 May 2018 113,560 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 113,559 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,451 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 113,431 miles

the offside wing mirror glass is damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2015 113,431 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

the offside wing mirror glass is damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2013 113,111 miles

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

offside wing mirror cracked

slight power steering fluid leak

the nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly rough when rotated

Pass 21 Dec 2012 112,475 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front body mount slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2006

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

vehicle has been modified:- suspension ride height higher after market racing suspension and suspension mounts, only two front seats, turning circle stops adjusted to prevent tyres fouling.

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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B796 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B796 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.

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What year was B796 PKV registered?

B796 PKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1984.

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