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B207 RKS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,635 mi
Last recorded37,635 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB207 RKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 37,635 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,672 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 37,669 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 May 2014 37,127 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 37,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,990 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 33,475 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,633 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,274 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 20,104 miles

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

front seat belts damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,895 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 6,287 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 2,823 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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B207 RKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B207 RKS, 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 B207 RKS registered?

B207 RKS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1985.

Is B207 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B207 RKS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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