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B86 FFT

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,376 mi
Last recorded171,376 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB86 FFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 171,376 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 165,803 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 162,254 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 162,136 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 157,310 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 153,051 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 148,028 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 144,392 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 144,386 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 144,370 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 143,916 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 142,357 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 141,216 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 139,284 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 139,280 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 139,284 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 139,284 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 139,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 139,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 137,123 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 137,119 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 133,970 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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B86 FFT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B86 FFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B86 FFT registered?

B86 FFT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1984.

Is B86 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B86 FFT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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