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B191 KRR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,377 mi
Last recorded130,377 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB191 KRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 130,377 miles

Headlights could be better.

Rear number plate deteriorated but legible.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 129,108 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 127,003 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 124,754 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 124,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 121,876 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 121,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coolant leaking

propshaft defective

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 KRR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B191 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 B191 KRR registered?

B191 KRR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1985.

Is B191 KRR safe to buy?

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