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B962 CBW

1984 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,985 mi
Last recorded83,985 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB962 CBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 83,985 miles

Offside Front shock rubber worn

Offside Rear oil on back plate

Offside Rear shock rubber lose

brake fluid level low

oil on steering drop arm

Pass 17 Aug 2016 83,205 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 83,205 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,205 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 83,205 miles

Nearside axle hubseals leaking

Offside headlight damp

Surface corrosion to vehicle structure

Fail 15 Aug 2014 83,205 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside axle hubseals leaking

Offside headlight damp

Surface corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 9 Jul 2013 79,514 miles

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

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

n/s/r road wheel contaminated by oil or fluid

Fail 3 Jul 2013 79,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r road wheel contaminated by oil or fluid

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,412 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 77,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 76,766 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,396 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 76,396 miles

Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,744 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 71,585 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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B962 CBW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 B962 CBW, 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 B962 CBW registered?

B962 CBW is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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