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B614 TVJ

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,654 mi
Last recorded109,654 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB614 TVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 109,654 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 109,654 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 108,803 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 108,456 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leaks

Pass 4 Dec 2014 107,769 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 107,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise wiper blades are split

Pass 15 Jul 2013 104,298 miles

Oil leak

Play in rear propshaft telescopic joint.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 104,298 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in rear propshaft telescopic joint.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 101,698 miles

slight delamination to front number plate

Fail 7 Aug 2012 101,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight delamination to front number plate

Pass 18 Oct 2006 101,696 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 101,696 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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B614 TVJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B614 TVJ, 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 B614 TVJ registered?

B614 TVJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is B614 TVJ safe to buy?

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