MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,300 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake servo retaining device insecure bolt missing (3.6.A.2d)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported inner light back (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported inner light back (1.9.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B389 XPP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XPP, 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 XPP registered?
B389 XPP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.
Is B389 XPP safe to buy?
The MOT history for B389 XPP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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