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B940 MSB

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,383 mi
Last recorded121,383 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB940 MSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 121,383 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 121,369 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,324 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 121,193 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 121,053 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 120,853 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 120,639 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 120,617 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 120,590 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 120,581 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all shock absorber bushes starting to perish and split

all suspension components very rusty

both front bump stops missing

offside front swivel rusty

rear floor supports corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 120,375 miles

all suspension components very rusty

both front hub seals slightly leaking

engine oil leaks

exhaust system very rusty

front brake discs in very poor condition

propshaft UJ's in poor condition

rear shock absorber rubbers starting to perish

under body in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2010 119,171 miles

front discs back plates corroded

front discs pitted

front hub seals slightly leakling

signs of under body corrosion

slight play in suspension bushes

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all suspension components rusty

exhaust rusty

fan cover in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2009 118,291 miles

all suspension componatents showing signs of corrosion

both rear shock bushes heavily split and perished

offside rear brake back plate damp

slight play in rear propshaft uj's

Fail 12 Nov 2009 118,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all suspension componatents showing signs of corrosion

both rear shock bushes heavily split and perished

offside front and both rear tyres starting to split and perish

offside rear brake back plate damp

slight play in rear propshaft uj's

Pass 26 Nov 2008 116,686 miles

all suspensiom components showing signs of corrosion

all tyres starting to perrish anmd starting to wear unevenly

both front swivel hubs leaking

both rear shock absorber bushes starting to perrish and split

front no.plate cracked

oil leak

some signs of corrosion to body supports

Pass 29 Nov 2007 115,414 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 20 Nov 2007 115,412 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

alternator light on

exhaust downpipe broken and loose at manifold

exhaust system rusty

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 29 Nov 2006 113,887 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 113,874 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 111,645 miles

under side very rusty ,both front spring mounting areas rusty nearside has been repaired. nearside seat belt mounting has been repaired. emissions very smokey.

Fail 16 Nov 2005 111,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

emissions very smokey.

front prop shaft joint very worn. both sides front spring mounting areasvery corroded.

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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B940 MSB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B940 MSB, 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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B940 MSB is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 1984.

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