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B960 SFO

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,060 mi
Last recorded125,060 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB960 SFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 125,060 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 125,060 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 123,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre tread area beginning to crack

parking brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2010 121,826 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 121,203 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion in rear crossmember not within 30cm of towbar fixings

Pass 6 Nov 2008 120,578 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 120,226 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 117,837 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 117,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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B960 SFO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B960 SFO, 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 B960 SFO registered?

B960 SFO is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1984.

Is B960 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B960 SFO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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