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B901 VWL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,293 mi
Last recorded152,293 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB901 VWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 152,293 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 152,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 152,281 miles

corrosion to lower edge of bulkhead o/s

parking brake efficiency only just reached

parking brake excessive travel

Fail 21 Aug 2019 152,281 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to lower edge of bulkhead o/s

parking brake efficiency only just reached

parking brake excessive travel

Pass 28 Jul 2018 152,357 miles

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2012 152,281 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 127,006 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 127,006 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 127,003 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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B901 VWL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B901 VWL, 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 B901 VWL registered?

B901 VWL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1984.

Is B901 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B901 VWL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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