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B489 JEJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,872 mi
Last recorded75,872 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB489 JEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 75,872 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2023 75,737 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 73,823 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 73,806 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 65,268 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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B489 JEJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B489 JEJ, 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 B489 JEJ registered?

B489 JEJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1985.

Is B489 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B489 JEJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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