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B389 NLW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,629 mi
Last recorded70,629 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB389 NLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,629 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,287 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 70,287 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,828 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

vairious metal brake pipes showing signs of age surface rust

vairious oil leeks

Fail 14 Sep 2011 69,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

vairious metal brake pipes showing signs of age surface rust

vairious oil leeks

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,306 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 67,777 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 67,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,827 miles

some corrosion rear chassis not mot failure

Pass 10 Mar 2007 63,288 miles

off side rear chassis panel/out rigger heavily corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2006 59,549 miles

near side mid body out rigger corroded

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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B389 NLW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B389 NLW, 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 B389 NLW registered?

B389 NLW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 1985.

Is B389 NLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B389 NLW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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