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B843 BGA

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,954 mi
Last recorded170,954 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB843 BGA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 170,954 miles

Handbrake cable mounting flexing

Fail 3 Oct 2023 170,954 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Handbrake cable mounting flexing

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2009 169,280 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 169,260 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 165,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 160,822 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 155,129 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 154,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 BGA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc 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 B843 BGA, 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 BGA registered?

B843 BGA is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 1984.

Is B843 BGA safe to buy?

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