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B861 RFX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

496 mi
Last recorded496 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB861 RFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 496 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 492 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 40 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 20 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury lower cab has sharp edges both sides. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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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B861 RFX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B861 RFX, 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 B861 RFX registered?

B861 RFX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 1984.

Is B861 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B861 RFX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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