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B930 SCJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,623 mi
Last recorded97,623 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB930 SCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 97,623 miles

several areas of underbody / chassis rusting in various places

Pass 29 Jul 2011 93,535 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 93,530 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 87,756 miles

front number plate deteriorating

sevarel areas of underbody and rear crossmember rusting

Pass 14 Jul 2009 79,904 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 79,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,748 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 78,748 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 77,343 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 77,311 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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B930 SCJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B930 SCJ, 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 B930 SCJ registered?

B930 SCJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B930 SCJ safe to buy?

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