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B461 VOT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,618 mi
Last recorded140,618 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB461 VOT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 140,618 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Underside of vehicle muddy

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 139,856 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 136,344 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 139,494 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 138,612 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 136,396 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 133,752 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 133,015 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wheel nuts only just going through studs

Pass 14 Sep 2007 128,737 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 128,702 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight leaks from both front swivel hubs

Pass 7 Sep 2006 123,895 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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B461 VOT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B461 VOT, 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 B461 VOT registered?

B461 VOT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B461 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B461 VOT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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