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B85 HNJ

1984 Land Rover Defender

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,125 mi
Last recorded96,125 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB85 HNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 May 2008 96,125 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

generaly very rusted under neath

Pass 2 Mar 2007 94,969 miles

rear chassis soft

Pass 24 Feb 2006 93,801 miles

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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B85 HNJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 B85 HNJ, 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 42 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 B85 HNJ registered?

B85 HNJ is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1984.

Is B85 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B85 HNJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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