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B906 HFF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,395 mi
Last recorded101,395 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB906 HFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 101,395 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

rear differential damp

Pass 28 Sep 2018 99,594 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

both rear diff seals damp

Pass 28 Aug 2017 165,279 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 164,051 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 159,187 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 159,187 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 153,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 148,959 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 229,007 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 229,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 141,523 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 133,700 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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B906 HFF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B906 HFF, 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 B906 HFF registered?

B906 HFF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B906 HFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B906 HFF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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