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B526 CGB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,415 mi
Last recorded158,415 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB526 CGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 158,415 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front diff seals leaking but not excessive

Pass 16 Sep 2020 155,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front diff oil leak

n/s and o/s toe boards slight corrosion

rear prop uj slight play

wiring untidy in engine bay no visible fire risk

Pass 9 Sep 2019 153,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear axles corroded not excessive

o/s cv joint worn

seat boxes starting to corode

swivels slight sweat

Pass 3 Aug 2018 150,925 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front axle slight corosion

o/s cv joint slightly worn

swivels have slight leaks

Fail 3 Aug 2018 150,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front axle slight corosion

o/s cv joint slightly worn

swivels have slight leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2017 148,375 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front swivels weeping

Pass 31 May 2016 145,602 miles

Front BOTH FRONT SWIVEL SEALS WEEPING

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR LOWER MOUNTS (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 May 2015 143,183 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

n/s hub oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 140,674 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

grease leaking from n/s hub seal

Fail 15 May 2014 140,674 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

grease leaking from n/s hub seal

Pass 17 May 2013 135,811 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

grease leaking from n/s hub

swivel bearings have slight play n/s front

Pass 9 May 2012 132,627 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak from front diff seal

slight gas smell from lpg

Pass 14 May 2011 129,016 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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B526 CGB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B526 CGB, 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 B526 CGB registered?

B526 CGB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1985.

Is B526 CGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B526 CGB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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