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B471 NMX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,536 mi
Last recorded168,536 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB471 NMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 168,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 168,526 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 167,842 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 166,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 164,115 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 161,972 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 159,889 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 157,609 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 155,419 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 153,633 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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B471 NMX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B471 NMX, 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 B471 NMX registered?

B471 NMX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 1985.

Is B471 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B471 NMX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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