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B14 MRD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,669 mi
Last recorded166,669 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 MRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 166,669 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 159,392 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 158,573 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 158,571 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 156,854 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 155,640 miles

Both front chassis outriggers corroded not within prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Towbar removed at time of test

Fail 30 Jan 2018 155,634 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front chassis outriggers corroded not within prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Towbar removed at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2012 152,254 miles

steering damper bush detereorated

Fail 6 Apr 2012 152,171 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

steering damper bush detereorated

Fail 27 Apr 2011 114,715 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 114,715 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 144,170 miles

ALL Tyres starting to perish.

Handbrake travel close to reserve limit.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Slight oil seepage around Rear Differential.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 138,869 miles

Front Differential Prop Shaft Seal leaking.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Differential Prop Shaft Seal leaking.

Fail 8 Dec 2008 138,869 miles

Front Differential Prop Shaft Seal leaking.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Differential Prop Shaft Seal leaking.

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 133,516 miles

BOTH Front Wipers deteriorating.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 133,516 miles

BOTH Front Wipers deteriorating.

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 126,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B14 MRD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B14 MRD, 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 B14 MRD registered?

B14 MRD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 1985.

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