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B689 HBR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,558 mi
Last recorded67,558 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB689 HBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 67,558 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 67,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,386 miles

Rear axle bump stops slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2015 63,386 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear axle bump stops slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,954 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 59,954 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 55,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsr tyre has split in inner side wall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,534 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsr tyre has split in inner side wall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 26 Nov 2011 54,442 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 54,442 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,656 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,315 miles

Corrosion by nearside rear and offside rear body mountings.

Fail 1 Dec 2009 50,315 miles

Corrosion by nearside rear and offside rear body mountings.

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,498 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,783 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 42,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all four front hockey stick bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Dec 2005 42,683 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 42,683 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s front outrigger slightly corroded

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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B689 HBR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B689 HBR, 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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B689 HBR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 1985.

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