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B802 NSH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,263 mi
Last recorded161,263 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB802 NSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 161,263 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 161,255 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

chassis previously extensively welded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 157,081 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 NSH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NSH, 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 B802 NSH registered?

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

Is B802 NSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B802 NSH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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