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B81 GRM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,068 mi
Last recorded192,068 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB81 GRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 192,068 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Upper and lower hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Upper and lower hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both driver and passenger seatbelts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 191,559 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight advise further attention (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 191,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight advise further attention (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 191,551 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 190,820 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 190,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 188,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 188,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2014 187,414 miles

1.slight leak on off side rear hub seal 2.slight play in off side front swivel hubs 3.both front tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2013 184,227 miles

Front axle torsion bar bushes worn.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside mirror arm loose.

Oil leak

Parking brake may require adjustment (travel).

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 166,382 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 172,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 166,192 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 159,669 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 144,431 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE BECOMING CORRODED

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 144,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise brake pipes are becoming corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2007 150,186 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front bumper missing chassis ends exposed no sharp edges

Pass 19 Nov 2005 142,639 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2005 142,638 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.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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B81 GRM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B81 GRM, 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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B81 GRM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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