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B843 KFG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Silver Petrol 4275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,279 mi
Last recorded138,279 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB843 KFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 138,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 136,087 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 133,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake efficiency only just met.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 28 May 2014 133,621 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 123,264 miles

slight exhaust leaks

Pass 13 Jul 2012 130,585 miles

O/S seat belt webbing in very poor condition.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 130,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S seat belt webbing in very poor condition.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 128,905 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 126,747 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 126,736 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 126,736 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 125,939 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 123,850 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B843 KFG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 4,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B843 KFG, 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 B843 KFG registered?

B843 KFG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 1985.

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