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B17 JTT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,997 mi
Last recorded126,997 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 JTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 126,997 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 126,596 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 124,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 123,912 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 122,408 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 122,408 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 119,801 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 118,364 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 115,347 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 103,011 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 67,554 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 67,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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B17 JTT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 B17 JTT, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B17 JTT registered?

B17 JTT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 1986.

Is B17 JTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 JTT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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