MOT Status
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90,170 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underside heavily undersealed
underside heavily undesealed
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
underside heavily undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside heavily undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside has sighns of corrosion and welding repairs
underside heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure (10.1 (g))
Offside Front Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure (10.1 (g))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION AND WELDING REAIRS
engine oil leak, rear diff oil leak, play in rear diff
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both working with side lights (4.3.3 (b))
engine oil leak, rear diff oil leak, play in rear diff
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside front tyre has a cut in wall
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
nearside front tyre has a cut in wall
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B984 SEL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 B984 SEL, 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 41 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 B984 SEL registered?
B984 SEL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1985.
Is B984 SEL safe to buy?
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