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B890 WCP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,342 mi
Last recorded173,342 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB890 WCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 173,342 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 173,111 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 172,057 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 170,780 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 169,439 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 169,439 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 167,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 167,301 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 164,397 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 163,370 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 163,370 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 162,087 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 160,189 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 158,154 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 155,488 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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B890 WCP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B890 WCP, 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 B890 WCP registered?

B890 WCP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1984.

Is B890 WCP safe to buy?

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