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B431 XKP

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,494 mi
Last recorded100,494 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB431 XKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 100,494 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,085 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 97,204 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 95,459 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,076 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 91,010 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2010 88,466 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 88,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

ns rear track link rod joint boot split

steering box drag link rod join t boot split/joint slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2009 85,106 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 80,630 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 74,682 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 73,828 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 72,043 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 72,043 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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B431 XKP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B431 XKP, 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 B431 XKP registered?

B431 XKP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 July 1985.

Is B431 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B431 XKP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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