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B76 EHE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

203,617 mi
Last recorded203,617 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB76 EHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 203,617 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 202,791 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 202,341 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 201,039 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 200,057 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 198,915 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 197,333 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 196,226 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 196,226 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 193,856 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 192,594 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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B76 EHE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B76 EHE, 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

How do I check the history of B76 EHE?

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What year was B76 EHE registered?

B76 EHE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1985.

Is B76 EHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B76 EHE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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