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B964 BFM

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

115,825 mi
Last recorded115,825 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB964 BFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 115,825 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 115,405 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 114,590 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 113,495 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 112,381 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 110,699 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 108,709 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 106,658 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 103,776 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 100,798 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,230 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 96,056 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 93,517 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,076 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,907 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 85,133 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 85,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,521 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 78,959 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 75,363 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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B964 BFM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B964 BFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B964 BFM registered?

B964 BFM is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1984.

Is B964 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B964 BFM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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