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B807 AFL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,589 mi
Last recorded60,589 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB807 AFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,589 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,532 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,525 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 59,960 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 59,167 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,817 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both swivel seals leaking

oil leaks from engine area

possible n/s front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,354 miles

MAIN BEAM WARNING LAMP INOP, SOON TO BE DEEMED A FAILURE

N/S SWIVEL LEAKING OIL

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

SEVERAL OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,312 miles

drop arm ball joint gaiter split

oil leaks from;n/s swivel / engine area / gearbox area.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 56,286 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front hubs slightly leaking

front steering track rod dust cover split

Fail 25 Jan 2010 55,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,224 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,772 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 54,772 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 54,199 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 54,199 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 53,622 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 53,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,760 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 52,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B807 AFL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B807 AFL, 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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B807 AFL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1984.

Is B807 AFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B807 AFL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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