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B448 BEP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

148,283 mi
Last recorded148,283 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB448 BEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 148,283 miles

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

passengers floor corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2010 148,266 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

passengers floor corroded

rear cross member corrode

Fail 9 Feb 2009 148,144 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake pipe corroded(where it gos into brake calliper)

play in nearside front drag link end

top bushes on rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 3 Apr 2007 147,651 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 147,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 145,216 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 145,216 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r, tyre walls perishing

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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B448 BEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 B448 BEP, 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 B448 BEP registered?

B448 BEP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B448 BEP safe to buy?

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