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B90 VKN

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,999 mi
Last recorded199,999 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB90 VKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 199,999 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Oil leak

n/s/front and o/s/front hub seals slit leacking

Fail 12 Aug 2014 199,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Oil leak

n/s/front and o/s/front hub seals slit leacking

Pass 6 Aug 2013 199,999 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f hub oil seal leaking

o/s/f hub oil seal leaking

Fail 2 Aug 2013 199,999 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f hub oil seal leaking

o/s/f hub oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Jul 2012 200,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diff oil leak

screen chipped

Fail 4 Jul 2012 199,999 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diff oil leak

screen chipped

Pass 9 Nov 2010 199,999 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 199,999 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 188,308 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 188,294 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,717 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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B90 VKN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B90 VKN, 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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B90 VKN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1985.

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