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B644 NJC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Purple Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

265,082 mi
Last recorded265,082 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB644 NJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 265,082 miles

Front bulk head corrosion borderline

Front seat belt buckles condition

Nearside Front track rod end slight wear lift

Rear Rear valance detoriation

Rear fog light security

Fail 29 Jun 2017 265,082 miles

Front bulk head corrosion borderline

Front seat belt buckles condition

Nearside Front track rod end slight wear lift

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear valance detoriation

Rear fog light security

Pass 30 Jun 2016 254,060 miles

bulk head corrosion

fog light security

front tyre wear

seat belt buckles condition

Pass 30 Jun 2015 241,140 miles

condition of rear valance

corrosion to rear chassis

n/s/f seat belt clasp damage

windowscreen surround corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2011 238,252 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 238,250 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2009 231,634 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 231,551 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 205,987 miles

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

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

No centre seat fitted at time of test.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic shrouds missing from seat belt anchor points.

Slight leak from steering box.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 205,987 miles

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

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

No centre seat fitted at time of test.

Plastic shrouds missing from seat belt anchor points.

Slight leak from steering box.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 195,788 miles

******N/S/F & O/S/F TOP HUB JOINTS HAVE PLAY ******

******N/S/F HUB JOINT LOOSE******

****O/S MIRROR******

condition of n/s headlamp reflector

condition of seat belt buckles borderline

handbrake travel borderline

o/s/r fog light lens cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2006 169,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside mirror cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2006 169,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel

offside mirror cracked

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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B644 NJC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B644 NJC, 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 B644 NJC registered?

B644 NJC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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