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B735 HJB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,193 mi
Last recorded144,193 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB735 HJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 144,193 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 144,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

some rust on chassis, brake pipes at rear rusting,brake pipes at front rusting.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 144,022 miles

Nearside Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn and rusty

both front brake pipes rusty

wiring running close to exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2005 143,197 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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B735 HJB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B735 HJB, 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 B735 HJB registered?

B735 HJB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1985.

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