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B198 NBY

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

215,503 mi
Last recorded215,503 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB198 NBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 215,503 miles

Both front hub seal leaking

Both front shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 215,503 miles

Central Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front hub seal leaking

Both front shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 214,467 miles

exhaust in poor condition

slight wear offside hub

Fail 22 Jan 2018 214,416 miles

Battery insecure corrosion under battery (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust in poor condition

slight wear offside hub

Pass 23 Jan 2017 210,554 miles

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

brake pipes above chassis

corrosion underside/ chassis

front prop u/j worn

oil leak

slight play in offside and nearside wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jan 2017 210,528 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

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

brake pipes above chassis rail

corrosion underside/chassis

oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2016 204,752 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

pitman arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2016 204,752 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

pitman arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2015 200,480 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 200,368 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pedal inappropriately repaired (3.3.A.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 197,585 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside chassis corroded and holed but not within requirements

Fail 3 Dec 2013 197,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside chassis corroded and holed but not within requirements

Pass 2 Jan 2013 195,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 195,699 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 195,084 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak from both front hubs

Fail 2 Nov 2011 195,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear prop sharft bolts loose

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak from both front hubs

Pass 22 Sep 2009 179,511 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Fail 21 Sep 2009 179,493 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

rear registration plate slightly delaminated

Fail 16 Jul 2009 221,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank rusty

wiper travel poor

Pass 16 Jul 2009 221,417 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank rusty

wiper travel poor

Pass 17 Jul 2008 172,866 miles

engine emitting slight blue smoke but not excessive

nearside engine mount perishing slightly

nearside track rod end dust cover split

slight oil leak from front differential oil seal

slight oil leak from rear of engine /sump areas

slight saturation of diesel around injectors and fuel pump

very slight play found in nearside rear and offside front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Jul 2008 172,855 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

engine emitting slight blue smoke but not excessive

nearside engine mount perishing slightly

nearside track rod end dust cover split

slight oil leak from front differential oil seal

slight oil leak from rear of engine /sump areas

slight saturation of diesel around injectors and fuel pump

very slight play found in nearside rear and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jan 2007 166,861 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 166,861 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 158,838 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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B198 NBY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 B198 NBY, 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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B198 NBY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1985.

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