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B807 VJO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,477 mi
Last recorded68,477 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB807 VJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,477 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,476 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,476 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,476 miles

All four tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,475 miles

all tyre walls cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,475 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,474 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 68,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,473 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,473 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 68,472 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 68,472 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,471 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 68,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2006 68,471 miles

n/s front tyre wall cracking

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 VJO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B807 VJO, 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 B807 VJO registered?

B807 VJO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B807 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B807 VJO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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