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111,717 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly does not illuminate to warn parking brake engaged (1.1.10 (g))
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various areas of leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear reversing lamp not working
Rear tailgate corroded, heavy spare wheel mounted to tailgate
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view all interior glass/mirrors require cleaning (3.2 (a) (i))
battery box under nearside front seat is corroded and holed, battery is secure at present
fuel tank covered in tape/sealer, full inspection not possible
Fuel cap/sealing device missing rubber seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly does not illuminate to warn parking brake engaged (1.1.10 (g))
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various areas of leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear reversing lamp not working
Rear tailgate corroded, heavy spare wheel mounted to tailgate
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view all interior glass/mirrors require cleaning (3.2 (a) (i))
battery box under nearside front seat is corroded and holed, battery is secure at present
fuel tank covered in tape/sealer, full inspection not possible
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil seepage from power steering box and n/s and o/s front swivel joints
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/s/f tyre outer wall has some damage.
Slight movement in steering box arm ball joint.
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B713 AWL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 B713 AWL, 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 B713 AWL registered?
B713 AWL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1985.
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