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B961 JPL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,162 mi
Last recorded91,162 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2012
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB961 JPL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2012 91,162 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 89,513 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 89,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 88,868 miles

no dash lights when headlights switched on

oil leak

rear bump stops missing

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2009 88,860 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

no dash lights when headlights are on

oil leak

rear shock absorber casings corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 86,862 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,200 miles

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 78,893 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 78,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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B961 JPL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 B961 JPL, 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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B961 JPL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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