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B473 KRM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,884 mi
Last recorded90,884 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB473 KRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 90,884 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,419 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 87,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 85,863 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,987 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 81,210 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,767 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 73,432 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 64,957 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 61,915 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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B473 KRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 B473 KRM, 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 B473 KRM registered?

B473 KRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1985.

Is B473 KRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B473 KRM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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