MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all steel brake pipes rusty advise attention.
slight leak from o/s front hub/swivel seal.
front & rear diff pinion seals leaking.
slight freeplay in o/s rear wheel bearing.
slight wear in o/s track rod end.
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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B529 WAG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 B529 WAG, 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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B529 WAG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.
Is B529 WAG safe to buy?
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