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B90 RNB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,949 mi
Last recorded122,949 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB90 RNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 122,949 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 122,834 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 122,768 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 122,480 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 122,167 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 121,931 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 121,923 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

split pin in n/s drag link not totally secure

Pass 7 Apr 2014 121,324 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 121,322 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 120,405 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 116,797 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 116,795 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 116,738 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 116,738 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 115,228 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 115,228 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 113,513 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 113,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 112,845 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 112,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake servo body corroding.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 112,102 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 112,100 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B90 RNB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B90 RNB, 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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B90 RNB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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