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B779 EMO

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,857 mi
Last recorded129,857 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB779 EMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 129,857 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 129,518 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 128,759 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 128,381 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 127,869 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 127,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 127,688 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 127,280 miles

LIGHT CRACKS IN TYRE SIDE WALLS <ALL FOUR>

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

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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B779 EMO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B779 EMO, 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 B779 EMO registered?

B779 EMO is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1985.

Is B779 EMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B779 EMO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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