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B827 OHP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,661 mi
Last recorded76,661 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB827 OHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 76,661 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

chassis corrosion

steering damper bush worn

Fail 21 Sep 2018 76,661 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outriggar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outriggar (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

chassis corrosion

steering damper bush worn

Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,950 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both outer (5.2.2a)

chassis corroded and repaired

steering damper bushes slight wear

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,671 miles

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

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

chasis corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2016 73,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

chasis corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,274 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both outer (5.2.2a)

chassis corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2015 71,274 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both outer (5.2.2a)

chassis corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,082 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perishing

chasis corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2014 69,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

all tyres perished/splitting

chasis corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,061 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 64,015 miles

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

Offside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 58,861 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,206 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 53,162 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 48,043 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 45,508 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 42,661 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 42,564 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 112,958 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 111,382 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 111,382 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2006 111,338 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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B827 OHP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 B827 OHP, 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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B827 OHP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1984.

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