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B16 CCV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,640 mi
Last recorded163,640 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 CCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 163,640 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 163,500 miles

heavy corrosion underneath

very dirty

Pass 24 Oct 2019 163,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight brake pedal travel

Pass 4 Oct 2018 163,079 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 163,079 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 163,079 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower door corrded

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

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

Offside Front Lower door corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 163,079 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Slight leak from front differential seal

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

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

Nearside Front Lower door corroded

Nearside Front Slight leak from swivel joint

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower door corroded

Offside Front Slight leak from swivel joint

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement sway bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 163,079 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 80,373 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,232 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 80,229 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 77,476 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 77,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 77,408 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 76,442 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 76,442 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 74,032 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 74,032 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B16 CCV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B16 CCV, 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 B16 CCV registered?

B16 CCV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 April 1985.

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