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B925 RVR

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,736 mi
Last recorded89,736 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB925 RVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 89,736 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 88,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 89,179 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,155 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 80,543 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,235 miles

seats badly torn

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 8 Apr 2016 87,233 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working off side (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

seats badly torn

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 2 Apr 2009 132,330 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 132,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 132,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (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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B925 RVR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B925 RVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B925 RVR registered?

B925 RVR is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1984.

Is B925 RVR safe to buy?

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