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B843 AMU

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,941 mi
Last recorded131,941 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB843 AMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 131,941 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 130,307 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 129,558 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 128,195 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 126,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 126,654 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 125,336 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 124,183 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 122,982 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 122,982 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 120,066 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 120,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 118,157 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 114,244 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 109,601 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 108,449 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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B843 AMU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B843 AMU, 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 B843 AMU registered?

B843 AMU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1984.

Is B843 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B843 AMU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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