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B906 BVL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,922 mi
Last recorded97,922 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB906 BVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 97,922 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,994 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 95,630 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 95,628 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f panhard rod bolt loose

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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B906 BVL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B906 BVL, 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 B906 BVL registered?

B906 BVL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1984.

Is B906 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B906 BVL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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