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B658 BFL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,976 mi
Last recorded44,976 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB658 BFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,976 miles

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,384 miles

nearside and offside swivel hubs leaking

Fail 22 Jun 2007 44,372 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside swivel housings leaking

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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B658 BFL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B658 BFL, 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 B658 BFL registered?

B658 BFL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1985.

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