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B638 MSW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,029 mi
Last recorded192,029 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB638 MSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 192,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 192,029 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 192,022 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to contaminated disc's (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub seal leaking also leaking onto the road wheel (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working When light are on brake light doesn't work. Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play First one off steering box also boot deteriorating (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering damper bush worn

Nearside Front Body mounting outrigger behind front wheel corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 191,353 miles

Front Steering arm damper has slight play in bush

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corrosion hole in body mount behind front wheel (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear End bearing cap in centre of wheel has slight misting of oil

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play also boot starting to perish (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 189,705 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 189,004 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 188,251 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 187,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Jul 2008 186,765 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 185,405 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 185,405 miles

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

Offside Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 184,193 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 180,887 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 180,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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B638 MSW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B638 MSW, 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 B638 MSW registered?

B638 MSW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1985.

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The MOT history for B638 MSW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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