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B483 OFH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,351 mi
Last recorded164,351 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB483 OFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 164,351 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 64,030 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 163,618 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 162,458 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 161,936 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 161,914 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 161,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 161,781 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 161,362 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 161,217 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 160,575 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 160,218 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 160,193 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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B483 OFH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 B483 OFH, 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 B483 OFH registered?

B483 OFH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1985.

Is B483 OFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B483 OFH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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