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B404 AMH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

8,395 mi
Last recorded8,395 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB404 AMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 8,395 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 7 Jun 2012 8,395 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 7,413 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 17 Sep 2010 4,897 miles

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

Oil leak

both front wipers poor

Fail 18 May 2010 4,876 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

both front hub seals damp

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 4 Jun 2009 3,594 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front hub seal damp

offside front hub seal damp

Fail 20 Apr 2009 3,590 miles

Centre brake drum locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front prob shaft u/j badly worn

nearside front hub seal damp

offside front hub seal damp

Pass 5 Sep 2007 22 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 22 miles

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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B404 AMH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 B404 AMH, 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 B404 AMH registered?

B404 AMH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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