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B191 AKL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

89,630 mi
Last recorded89,630 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB191 AKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 89,630 miles

all chassis rusted

Fail 3 Aug 2009 89,620 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

all chassis rusted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 86,864 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 86,858 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 86,852 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 86,202 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 86,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 85,911 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 85,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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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B191 AKL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 B191 AKL, 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 B191 AKL registered?

B191 AKL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B191 AKL safe to buy?

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