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B128 TJT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,583 mi
Last recorded84,583 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB128 TJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 84,583 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front swivel joints have slight seepage

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread channels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 84,184 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 83,636 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have slight perishing between the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,029 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded All four springs slightly corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,329 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 82,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear shock bushes deteriated

Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,855 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 81,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 80,009 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 80,009 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2009 77,740 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 77,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Aug 2008 75,109 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering damper bush has slight play

Fail 19 Aug 2008 75,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2007 74,246 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 74,246 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 72,471 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 72,470 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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B128 TJT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 B128 TJT, 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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B128 TJT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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