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B841 FOE

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,876 mi
Last recorded143,876 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB841 FOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 143,876 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,436 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 51,354 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

NS mirror missing

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

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

Rear checkstraps broken

Pass 8 Apr 2008 49,044 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 49,036 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly

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

Fail 7 Apr 2007 45,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 45,623 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 40,031 miles

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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B841 FOE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B841 FOE, 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 B841 FOE registered?

B841 FOE is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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