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B864 PKV

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 3465cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,399 mi
Last recorded134,399 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB864 PKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,465cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 134,399 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f tyre badly out off shape

Fail 3 Sep 2012 134,399 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f tyre badly out off shape

Pass 2 Sep 2011 134,405 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 134,399 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 134,399 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 134,399 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise play in rear prop shaft uj

Pass 31 Jul 2008 134,399 miles

advise play in rear prop shaft uj

Pass 3 Apr 2007 132,825 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 117,760 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 117,465 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leak

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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B864 PKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,465cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B864 PKV, 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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B864 PKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1985.

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