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B939 SVG

1984 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,027 mi
Last recorded173,027 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB939 SVG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 173,027 miles

Central body cross strengthening bar across to chassis rest points corroded!

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + maybe slight fuel leak ?! - cannot fully see! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 172,992 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides chassis near tie bar fixings areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides - near tie bar fixings areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central body cross strengthening bar across to chassis rest points corroded!

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + maybe slight fuel leak ?! - cannot fully see! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 165,483 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 165,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 156,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine and transmission have slight oil leaks

Fail 12 Nov 2021 156,657 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear cross axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine and transmission have slight oil leaks

Pass 9 Nov 2020 154,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 151,942 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 151,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 146,759 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 146,009 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 146,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 145,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 144,902 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 144,902 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 142,762 miles

slight fluid leak on n/s/f tractor hub

Pass 24 Oct 2012 140,455 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 139,272 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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B939 SVG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 B939 SVG, 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 B939 SVG registered?

B939 SVG is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 1984.

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