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B19 PKW

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,255 mi
Last recorded146,255 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 PKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 146,255 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 146,252 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 147,776 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 145,474 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 147,043 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 145,774 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 147,742 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 145,683 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 145,474 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 145,446 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 141,939 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 135,440 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 133,649 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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B19 PKW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B19 PKW, 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 B19 PKW registered?

B19 PKW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B19 PKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 PKW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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