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B446 ECA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,013 mi
Last recorded72,013 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB446 ECA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,013 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,378 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s swivel joints have slight leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,398 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 64,394 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,367 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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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B446 ECA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B446 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 B446 ECA registered?

B446 ECA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B446 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B446 ECA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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