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B615 JRM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

100,900 mi
Last recorded100,900 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB615 JRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 100,900 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,754 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 98,315 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 96,985 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 96,583 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 96,212 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,250 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,832 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 91,168 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 91,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,816 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,591 miles

oil cooler pipe hitting steering rod

wiring to alternator

Pass 25 Feb 2011 87,960 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 85,258 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 84,612 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 83,606 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 82,032 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B615 JRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B615 JRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B615 JRM registered?

B615 JRM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 1985.

Is B615 JRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B615 JRM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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