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B190 KRR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,222 mi
Last recorded188,222 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB190 KRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 188,222 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 183,777 miles

good condition for year and milage

Pass 31 Dec 2016 182,698 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,740 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 175,017 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber becoming worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 18 Sep 2008 170,400 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 12 Sep 2008 170,400 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Sep 2007 161,332 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 154,051 miles

free play/wear in both prop shafts

leak on steering box

Fail 21 Jun 2006 154,051 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

free play/wear in both prop shafts

steering box leaking

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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B190 KRR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B190 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 B190 KRR registered?

B190 KRR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 1985.

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