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B607 HWV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,241 mi
Last recorded131,241 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB607 HWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 131,241 miles

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

rear prop shaft rear u/j worn

Pass 22 Aug 2013 129,507 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil slightly low

Fail 22 Aug 2013 129,507 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil slightly low

Pass 8 May 2012 126,800 miles

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

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

inner tubes fitted into all tyres

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2011 124,436 miles

front brake discs rusty

front prop shaft rear u/j slightly worn

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

wiper linkage worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 119,567 miles

o/s/f inner tube slightly twisted

rear prop shaft rear u/j worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Mar 2010 119,564 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

engine oil below minimum

o/s/f inner tube slightly twisted

rear prop shaft rear u/j worn

Pass 5 Mar 2009 114,900 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2009 114,900 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight imbalance on front brakes

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2008 106,420 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 96,862 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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B607 HWV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B607 HWV, 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 B607 HWV registered?

B607 HWV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1985.

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The MOT history for B607 HWV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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