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B696 PFK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

200,929 mi
Last recorded200,929 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB696 PFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 200,929 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 193,359 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 186,543 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 178,313 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 172,052 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 166,715 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 159,304 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 150,510 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 141,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 132,143 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2011 124,852 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axel corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 119,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly split

brake pipes greased

fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2010 119,523 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber slightly split

brake pipes greased

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2009 111,036 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 102,502 miles

front & rear axles silghtly corroded in places

Pass 30 Jun 2007 92,118 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 92,063 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Only slight difference between stop light and tail light brightness

Pass 4 Jul 2006 82,146 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 82,041 miles

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

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

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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B696 PFK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B696 PFK, 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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B696 PFK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B696 PFK safe to buy?

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