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B842 WYM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,511 mi
Last recorded96,511 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB842 WYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2024 96,511 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated Grease/ Oil (1.1.13 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & Offside Track Control Arm joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 95,195 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 93,263 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 92,511 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 91,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,447 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 73,565 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,093 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 68,969 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 66,927 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

slight play in steering link

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,605 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,605 miles

slight corroded brake discs all round = x 4

Pass 13 Nov 2010 63,816 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2009 60,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,793 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 56,476 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 53,197 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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B842 WYM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B842 WYM, 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 B842 WYM registered?

B842 WYM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 1984.

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