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B871 CMT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,726 mi
Last recorded23,726 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB871 CMT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2009 23,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,726 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 23,496 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

o/s and n/s centre floors to seatbelt anchors

Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,199 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 18,065 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 18,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion to chassis legs front and rear x members outriggers brake pipes andfuel lin e

slight seepage of oil to n/s and o/s front spheres

Pass 18 Jun 2005 10,572 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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B871 CMT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B871 CMT, 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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B871 CMT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1985.

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