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B98 GAK

1984 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,984 mi
Last recorded100,984 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB98 GAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 100,984 miles

Nearside Front Swivel seal weeping

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle seal weeping

Pass 10 Jul 2025 99,891 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 97,795 miles

handbrake efficiency just meets requirements

Fail 28 Jun 2024 97,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low efficiency (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake efficiency just meets requirements

Pass 30 Jun 2023 96,895 miles

poor earth on n/s front lights

Pass 8 Jul 2022 96,287 miles

bad earth on n/s front lamp cluster

rear exhaust/mounting corroded

slight play in n/s front hub

Pass 15 Jul 2021 95,694 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2020 95,165 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

auxillary drive belts loose

Pass 22 Jun 2019 94,336 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 93,562 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive half shaft outer seal (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))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 93,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive half shaft outer seal (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))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 92,155 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 91,039 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking oil

oil leak engine

oil leak transfer box

Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,439 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nearside swivel seal leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2014 87,700 miles

front prop sliding joint rubber split

Fail 5 Jul 2014 87,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front prop sliding joint rubber split

Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 83,730 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 83,729 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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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B98 GAK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B98 GAK, 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 B98 GAK registered?

B98 GAK is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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