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B899 CHG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,158 mi
Last recorded115,158 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB899 CHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 115,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 111,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 108,545 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 105,625 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 102,330 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 99,119 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 95,986 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 92,880 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 89,990 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 89,986 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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B899 CHG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B899 CHG, 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

How do I check the history of B899 CHG?

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What year was B899 CHG registered?

B899 CHG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1985.

Is B899 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B899 CHG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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