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B213 MPJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,402 mi
Last recorded184,402 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB213 MPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 184,402 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 184,402 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 184,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 184,310 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 183,913 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 182,538 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 182,538 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MPJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MPJ, 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 MPJ registered?

B213 MPJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1985.

Is B213 MPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B213 MPJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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