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B949 MFP

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,136 mi
Last recorded105,136 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB949 MFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 105,136 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 105,136 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 105,136 miles

Rear Body component slightly loose Bed support rusted (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff leaking oil

Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Fail 8 Dec 2021 105,136 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Where flexy brake pipe attaches to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose Bed support rusted (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff leaking oil

Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 4 Oct 2020 105,136 miles

all 4 wheels/ tyres protrude the wheel arches or vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2019 104,976 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Fail 16 Sep 2019 104,976 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust system is not supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength foot-well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength foot-well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 104,631 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 104,133 miles

Front inner pads low

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 103,185 miles

CHASSIS CORRODING

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A FRAME ARM (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 103,177 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH FRONTS (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AXLE, MARKED (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking BOX (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

CHASSIS CORRODING

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A FRAME ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 101,565 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 98,531 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 95,952 miles

4 point harnesses fitted bearing eu standard 'E' fitted at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

clutch pedal anti slip worn smooth

tapley brake test carried out as vehicle in permenant 4wd

Pass 20 Jan 2012 95,952 miles

chassis under sealed

Pass 17 Jul 2007 94,793 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 87,736 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 85,295 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 85,295 miles

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

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

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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B949 MFP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B949 MFP, 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 B949 MFP registered?

B949 MFP is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1984.

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