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B896 MKF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,765 mi
Last recorded157,765 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB896 MKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 157,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 157,449 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 157,200 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking oil

Pass 2 Apr 2022 156,690 miles

Nearside Front SWIVEL HUB OIL LEAKING

Pass 1 Apr 2021 155,884 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 155,026 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 154,202 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 153,103 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 152,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 150,542 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 150,542 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 148,817 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 148,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 148,698 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 147,085 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear body crossmembers coroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 147,085 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear body crossmembers coroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 145,074 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 145,074 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 143,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of body.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 142,710 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 142,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 134,398 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 134,398 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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B896 MKF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B896 MKF, 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 B896 MKF registered?

B896 MKF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B896 MKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B896 MKF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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