MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,518 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside repeater light slightly dim
slight oil leak from front diff
underbody corrsion
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock bushes worn (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
propshaft slight play
washer poor
Ball joint has slight play next to steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside rear suspension tie bar slightly bent
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside rear suspension tie bar slightly bent
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
hub oil seal misting of oil on n/s/f †o/s/r hub oil seal mistingof oil
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B790 BTX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Yellow 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 B790 BTX, 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 B790 BTX registered?
B790 BTX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1985.
Is B790 BTX safe to buy?
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