MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,581 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steady bar (2.4.A.3)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to fully examine underside/brake pipes covered in thick underseal
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to fully examine underside/brake pipes covered in thick underseal
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Unable to fully examine chassis and brake pipes partially covered with underseal
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
corrosion on front chassis
front number plate deteriorated
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
complete chassis has been undersealed,unable to fully inspect steel brake pipes.
front and rear chassis rusting
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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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B890 TCJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 B890 TCJ, 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 B890 TCJ registered?
B890 TCJ is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 January 1985.
Is B890 TCJ safe to buy?
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