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B437 NPC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,680 mi
Last recorded139,680 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB437 NPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 139,680 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 137,798 miles

Oil leak

osr and nsr chassis corroded and holed but not in prescibed area

Fail 18 Nov 2008 137,798 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

osr and nsr chassis corroded and holed but not in prescibed area

Pass 28 Dec 2007 133,669 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 124,798 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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B437 NPC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B437 NPC, 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 B437 NPC registered?

B437 NPC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 1985.

Is B437 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B437 NPC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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