MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,343 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
brake pipes above chassis rail
corrosion underside/chassis
front discs corroded
offside rear drum damp
rear reflectors different
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
brake pipes above chassis rail
corrosion underside/chassis
front discs corroded
offside rear drum damp
rear reflectors different
advise rear tail pipe apears to be incorrect and held with clip
advise slight play in osf swivel joints
advise squeak from power steering belt
advise surface corrosion to osr chassis
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise rear tail pipe apears to be incorrect and held with clip
advise slight play in osf swivel joints
advise some stiffness in steering
advise squeak from power steering belt
advise surface corrosion to osr chassis
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
starter motor faulty
Oil leak
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B979 NVT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 B979 NVT, 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 B979 NVT registered?
B979 NVT is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1984.
Is B979 NVT safe to buy?
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