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B986 WBX

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,197 mi
Last recorded110,197 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB986 WBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 110,197 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 110,197 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 109,922 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 109,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 109,744 miles

Nearside Front fluid leak from front diff seal/hub

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 109,740 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fluid leak from front diff seal/hub

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2017 109,141 miles

Nearside Front drive swivel joint weeping oil

minor oil leak from the steering box

nearside wiper starting to split

rear side facing seats in the stowed position

steering box drop link has play where it meets the steering box

Pass 5 May 2016 108,655 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 108,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 108,638 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Torque/reaction arm insecure drag link (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 107,828 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 107,577 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 107,111 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 107,108 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 31 Jan 2012 106,945 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 106,936 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 106,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 106,740 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 106,615 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 106,525 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 106,479 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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B986 WBX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 B986 WBX, 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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B986 WBX is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 1984.

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