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B660 EGB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,175 mi
Last recorded108,175 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB660 EGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 108,175 miles

Age related surface corrosion to underneath of vehicle and all axles and suspension parts...

Pass 10 May 2023 107,852 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 107,523 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 106,994 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 106,648 miles

condition of nearside wiper blade

condition of steering joint rubber

leak off pipes damp

Pass 4 Feb 2019 105,996 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 105,701 miles

both front hub seals leaking slightly

some underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2016 102,359 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

front hub seals wet

Fail 5 Dec 2016 102,359 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

front hub seals wet

Pass 4 Dec 2015 101,350 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 99,566 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 99,566 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 94,409 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2012 106,296 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 101,231 miles

osr back plate damp

Pass 6 Nov 2010 99,262 miles

O/S/R hub seal leaking, N/S/F swivel seal leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2009 97,552 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 97,456 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/f floor been plated

n/s/f hub seal leaking

oil leaks

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Nov 2008 93,517 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 85,836 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 82,145 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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B660 EGB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B660 EGB, 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 B660 EGB registered?

B660 EGB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B660 EGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B660 EGB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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