MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,170 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B888 PKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B888 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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What year was B888 PKV registered?
B888 PKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.
Is B888 PKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for B888 PKV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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