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B832 HNT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,461 mi
Last recorded154,461 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB832 HNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2007 154,461 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 154,446 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 152,354 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 152,289 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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B832 HNT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B832 HNT, 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 B832 HNT registered?

B832 HNT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 1985.

Is B832 HNT safe to buy?

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