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B846 ECU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,707 mi
Last recorded86,707 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB846 ECU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 86,707 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 86,707 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

ignition/oil warning lights not working

Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,530 miles

rear exhaust system rusty

slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs

slight fraying to nearside front seatbelt

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle sprayed in oil

Fail 7 Nov 2008 83,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear exhaust system rusty

slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs

slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim

slight fraying to nearside front seatbelt

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle sprayed in oil

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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B846 ECU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B846 ECU, 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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B846 ECU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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