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B114 HBR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,899 mi
Last recorded169,899 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB114 HBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 169,899 miles

Corrosion to underbody areas, brake pipes & suspension componenets

Fluid leak around OSR brake drum suspect brake fluid

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil around sump and gearbox

Passenger seat mount has a repair

Rear towbar knuckle missing

Slight cut out in NS floor area

Slight play in NSF track rod end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2012 169,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion to underbody areas, brake pipes & suspension componenets

Fluid leak around OSR brake drum suspect brake fluid

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OSF wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil around sump and gearbox

Passenger seat mount has a repair

Rear towbar knuckle missing

Slight cut out in NS floor area

Slight play in NSF track rod end

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no hazards

Pass 1 Sep 2011 166,455 miles

chip in screen

n/s/r foot brake effort low

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/f & n/s/r bump stops missing

o/s/r indicator fading

tyres close to suspension on full lock

wear in rear prop rear u/j

Fail 1 Sep 2011 166,455 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

chip in screen

n/s/r foot brake effort low

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/f & n/s/r bump stops missing

o/s/r indicator fading

tyres close to suspension on full lock

wear in rear prop rear u/j

Pass 24 Sep 2010 158,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 155,314 miles

All brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

All underbody & chassis heavily covered in underseal

Condition of front number plate Borderline

Corosion to both front brake pipes to flexi borderline

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 151,406 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 147,521 miles

both front lower shocker bushes **

brake fluild level **

corrosion on all chassis rails & cross members

corrosion on both front brake pipes borderline

front brake pads **

n/s/f & o/s/f axle top joints **

o/s stop light **

o/s/f & n/s/f out riggers **

o/s/f side light **

o/s/r out rigger **

rear axle suspension ball joint **

Pass 16 Feb 2006 145,575 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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B114 HBR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 B114 HBR, 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 B114 HBR registered?

B114 HBR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1985.

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