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B419 NRS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,105 mi
Last recorded117,105 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB419 NRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 117,105 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 117,103 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drop arm ball joint gaiter split.

offside front door stiff to open from inside.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 145,378 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 145,378 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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B419 NRS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 3,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B419 NRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B419 NRS registered?

B419 NRS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1985.

Is B419 NRS safe to buy?

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