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B441 RVR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,532 mi
Last recorded118,532 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB441 RVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 118,532 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 117,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion started under body

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Small cracks in Offside rear iner and outer tyre wall + 3mm of tread

Pass 27 Oct 2007 114,855 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 114,845 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Inner Front Upper Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2006 105,693 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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B441 RVR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B441 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

B441 RVR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B441 RVR safe to buy?

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