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B511 FAM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,955 mi
Last recorded66,955 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB511 FAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 66,955 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 66,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 66,187 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine leaking oil

Fail 15 Dec 2015 66,187 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine leaking oil

Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,058 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,217 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,021 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 54,376 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 54,376 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,127 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,618 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 53,611 miles

Nearside Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 52,949 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,180 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,664 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 47,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 45,778 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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B511 FAM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B511 FAM, 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 B511 FAM registered?

B511 FAM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1985.

Is B511 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B511 FAM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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