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B441 ECA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,785 mi
Last recorded73,785 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB441 ECA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,785 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,668 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 73,640 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside front floor panel corroded below drivers feet

Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,996 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,302 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 71,395 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 70,482 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 70,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B441 ECA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B441 ECA, 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 B441 ECA registered?

B441 ECA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 1985.

Is B441 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B441 ECA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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