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B802 CCA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,447 mi
Last recorded116,447 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB802 CCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 116,447 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 89,369 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 72,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2006 72,383 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B802 CCA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel 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 B802 CCA, 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 B802 CCA registered?

B802 CCA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1985.

Is B802 CCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B802 CCA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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