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B429 OFH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,564 mi
Last recorded76,564 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB429 OFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 76,564 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 75,982 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 75,982 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 75,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both headlamp images deteriorated

play in both front hubs

previous repairs and underseal

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2021 75,552 miles

Nearside Front STEERING ARM BALL JOINT DUST BOOT IS PERISHED

STEERING BOX IS WET WITH OIL

Pass 20 Feb 2020 74,617 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front All steering arm dust covers slightly perished

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion on the underside front to rear of the vehicle

Nearside Front Axel swivel bush has slight play

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Indicator lens damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2020 74,615 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All four coil springs corroded

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front All steering arm dust covers slightly perished

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion on the underside front to rear of the vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Indicator lens damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,439 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,111 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides of rear 1/4 panel (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Body has slight corrosion transmission tunnel (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front body mount rusty

Nearside Front door has corrosion to bottom of door

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,359 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 67,359 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 65,449 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,937 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,442 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 61,718 miles

ALL ROAD WHEELS EXSSIVE CORROSION

Fail 25 Oct 2010 61,700 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

ALL ROAD WHEELS EXSSIVE CORROSION

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,638 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 60,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,979 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,620 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 54,122 miles

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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B429 OFH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B429 OFH, 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 B429 OFH registered?

B429 OFH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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