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B8 BWT

1984 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,372 mi
Last recorded96,372 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 BWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 96,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 94,391 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,926 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 91,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 89,782 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 87,562 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,995 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,320 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,708 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 75,754 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 72,926 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,759 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 68,419 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,489 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,933 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 61,277 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 61,277 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B8 BWT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B8 BWT, 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 B8 BWT registered?

B8 BWT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B8 BWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 BWT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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