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B879 AOG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,767 mi
Last recorded52,767 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB879 AOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2023 52,767 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 47,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 40,995 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 33,584 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,488 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,627 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 78,109 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,352 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,084 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,712 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,880 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,798 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,632 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,433 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,227 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 63,792 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 64,516 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 63,635 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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B879 AOG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B879 AOG, 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 B879 AOG registered?

B879 AOG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 1984.

Is B879 AOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B879 AOG shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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