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B690 VJA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,952 mi
Last recorded82,952 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB690 VJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,952 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,246 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 82,246 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 81,137 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,427 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 77,427 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,518 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,462 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 67,749 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,110 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,864 miles

Hole in o/s front top shocker support cup

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 60,147 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 57,826 miles

Engine conversion

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 55,984 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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B690 VJA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B690 VJA, 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 B690 VJA registered?

B690 VJA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B690 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B690 VJA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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