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B900 WAG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,206 mi
Last recorded155,206 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB900 WAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 155,206 miles

corrosion to all coil springs

dampness around steering pump

deep cut in n/s/f tyre not exposing cord

exhaust system corroded, front clamp poor

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leaks

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear anti roll bar link rod lower bushes age cracking/perished

rear shock absorber lower bushes age cracking/perished

Pass 2 Mar 2011 155,003 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all tyres age cracking

brake fluid low

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front body mounting

corrosion to underside of vehcile

front and rear suspension rubbers age crracking

heavy dampness of power steering fluid underside of vehcile

slight play in both front wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Feb 2011 154,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all tyres age cracking

brake fluid low

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front body mounting

corrosion to underside of vehcile

front and rear suspension rubbers age crracking

heavy dampness of power steering fluid underside of vehcile

slight play in both front wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2010 153,923 miles

dampness around pas box

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

age cracking on both front tyres

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion around n/s/r door shut area

corrosion on chassis and front outriggers

excessive corrosion in o/s/r crossmember/chassis

play in steering lower u/j.May need attention soon

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet conditions under vehicle

Fail 18 Feb 2010 153,913 miles

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

age cracking on both front tyres

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion around n/s/r door shut area

corrosion on chassis and front outriggers

dampness around pas box

excessive corrosion in o/s/r crossmember/chassis

play in steering lower u/j.May need attention soon

unable to fully check hydraulic systems due to wet conditions under vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2009 152,881 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on chassis sections

headlamp aims on limits

heavy dampness around power steering system

smell of fuel under vehicle but no leaks visible

some movement in track rod end socket springs

Fail 11 Feb 2009 152,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on chassis sections

headlamp aims on limits

heavy dampness around power steering system

smell of fuel under vehicle but no leaks visible

some movement in track rod end socket springs

Pass 21 Feb 2008 151,843 miles

see last advice sheet test no. 282326348046

Fail 15 Feb 2008 151,833 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness around pas pump

fluid dampness around steering box no leaks at time of test

general age cracking to all tyres

general corrosion to top sills door slams

signs of repair to chassis legs

slight play in steering box stabiliser arm bushes

stains around fuel tank

Pass 28 Feb 2007 149,349 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 149,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,989 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 46,989 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2005 146,945 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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B900 WAG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B900 WAG, 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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B900 WAG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 1984.

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