MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight travel on brake pedal
wiper blades slightly deteriorated
Propshaft component defective
n/s/f trailing arm bushes slightly displaced
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Propshaft component defective
n/s/f trailing arm bushes slightly displaced
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
vehicle corroded in places underneath
vehicle corroded in places underneath
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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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B981 PEL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B981 PEL, 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 B981 PEL registered?
B981 PEL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 1984.
Is B981 PEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for B981 PEL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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