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B65 OEF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,957 mi
Last recorded141,957 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB65 OEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 141,957 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 141,934 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 136,787 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 134,366 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 128,934 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 122,957 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 122,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 122,497 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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B65 OEF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B65 OEF, 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 B65 OEF registered?

B65 OEF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B65 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B65 OEF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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