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B193 JRM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,488 mi
Last recorded177,488 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB193 JRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 177,488 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 177,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 176,635 miles

Propshaft component defective

slight leak from steering box drop arm

Pass 19 May 2009 175,801 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 174,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s inner brake pads will soon require replacing

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 174,943 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s inner brake pads will soon require replacing

Pass 7 Oct 2006 173,634 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 172,804 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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B193 JRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B193 JRM, 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 B193 JRM registered?

B193 JRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1985.

Is B193 JRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B193 JRM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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