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B174 EAV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,216 mi
Last recorded108,216 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB174 EAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 108,216 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 97,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S rear bump stop missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 97,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S rear bump stop missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.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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B174 EAV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B174 EAV, 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 B174 EAV registered?

B174 EAV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is B174 EAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B174 EAV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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