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B856 NDG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

148,455 mi
Last recorded148,455 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB856 NDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 148,455 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 148,455 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 148,310 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 147,647 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 147,647 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 147,647 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 147,648 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 147,646 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 147,646 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 15 Sep 2014 147,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

oil leak engine

front prop cv joint loose

Pass 11 Sep 2013 147,136 miles

fuel tank damp

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 145,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 145,339 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 145,303 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 144,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 143,570 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 143,567 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 140,972 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 137,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 137,665 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 137,664 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 133,576 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 133,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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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B856 NDG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 B856 NDG, 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 B856 NDG registered?

B856 NDG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 November 1984.

Is B856 NDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B856 NDG shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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