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B213 FFL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,444 mi
Last recorded104,444 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB213 FFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 104,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front calliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f outer rigger and n/s outer rigger corroded and holed

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

position light switch faulty

Pass 14 Sep 2015 104,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all four tyres have perishing cracks

exhaust system slightly insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2015 104,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres have perishing cracks

exhaust system slightly insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2014 104,442 miles

all four tyres have slight perishing cracks

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 104,442 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 104,336 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 104,106 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 103,718 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 103,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 102,165 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 102,130 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 100,959 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 100,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front number plate cracked

oil leak

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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B213 FFL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B213 FFL, 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 B213 FFL registered?

B213 FFL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 July 1985.

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