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B828 LAY

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,503 mi
Last recorded24,503 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB828 LAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,503 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 19,089 miles

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

corrosion in offside front floor not within a prescibed area

traval in hand brake lever

Pass 20 Oct 2007 14,214 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 7,132 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 17 Oct 2006 6,923 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Oct 2005

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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B828 LAY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B828 LAY, 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 B828 LAY registered?

B828 LAY is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 August 1984.

Is B828 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B828 LAY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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