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B164 FBL

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,756 mi
Last recorded92,756 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB164 FBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 92,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,739 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 92,739 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 92,120 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 90,166 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 90,166 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 88,590 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 86,737 miles

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

n/s suspension low

oil leak

slight play drop link arm ball joint

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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B164 FBL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B164 FBL, 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 B164 FBL registered?

B164 FBL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1985.

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