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B760 MPA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

175,934 mi
Last recorded175,934 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB760 MPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 175,934 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 173,825 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 171,383 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 170,058 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 167,611 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 163,521 miles

underside of vehicle coated with oil [anti corrossion method]

Pass 3 Jun 2013 162,085 miles

underside of vehicle coated with oil (anti-corrosion method)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 101,347 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 157,562 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 157,562 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 155,472 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 153,677 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 153,677 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 152,171 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 149,734 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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B760 MPA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol 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 B760 MPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B760 MPA registered?

B760 MPA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 1985.

Is B760 MPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B760 MPA 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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