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B892 MRS

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

277,562 mi
Last recorded277,562 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB892 MRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 277,562 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 270,413 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 262,573 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 255,071 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 246,351 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 4 Aug 2021 239,822 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 233,625 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

battery box starting to corrode

n/s/front tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Aug 2019 227,015 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 211,632 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear seats not excess able at time of test rear belts not checked

Pass 2 Aug 2017 201,297 miles

Oil leak engine

Oil leak rear axle

Pass 3 Aug 2016 188,402 miles

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from rear axle

Pass 29 Jul 2015 173,354 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 158,752 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 146,020 miles

2 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dampness around o/s spheres

slight damage to windsreen at top

Pass 7 Aug 2012 129,014 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 110,159 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 110,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 99,887 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,880 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 71,927 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 59,513 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 49,445 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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B892 MRS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 B892 MRS, 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 B892 MRS registered?

B892 MRS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1985.

Is B892 MRS safe to buy?

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