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B189 KRR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,890 mi
Last recorded95,890 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB189 KRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,890 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 95,748 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2010 95,745 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2006 95,631 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 95,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 95,559 miles

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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B189 KRR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B189 KRR, 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 B189 KRR registered?

B189 KRR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 July 1985.

Is B189 KRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B189 KRR shows 6 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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