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B924 EOF

1985 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,856 mi
Last recorded142,856 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB924 EOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 142,856 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 140,918 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 140,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

steering box has slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2006 138,256 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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B924 EOF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B924 EOF, 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 B924 EOF registered?

B924 EOF is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 1985.

Is B924 EOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B924 EOF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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