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B895 PKV

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,336 mi
Last recorded40,336 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB895 PKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 40,336 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 39,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2014 39,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2013 39,066 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 37,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 37,568 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 37,350 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 37,078 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 36,323 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 36,142 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2006 35,638 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 35,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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B895 PKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B895 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B895 PKV registered?

B895 PKV is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1985.

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The MOT history for B895 PKV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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