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B910 FVL

1985 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,616 mi
Last recorded105,616 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB910 FVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 105,616 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,477 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 105,387 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 105,053 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 104,314 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front prop has movement at flange

oil leak

rear prop has movement at rear u.j

Fail 6 Dec 2014 104,314 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front prop has movement at flange

oil leak

rear prop has movement at rear u.j

Pass 4 Apr 2013 102,195 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 99,602 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 99,602 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 96,434 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 96,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 94,710 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 93,929 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 93,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 93,884 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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B910 FVL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B910 FVL, 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 B910 FVL registered?

B910 FVL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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