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B578 OJK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,310 mi
Last recorded159,310 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB578 OJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 159,310 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 156,599 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 156,576 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 154,067 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 154,059 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2007 150,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 147,756 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 141,277 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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B578 OJK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B578 OJK, 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 B578 OJK registered?

B578 OJK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1985.

Is B578 OJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B578 OJK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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