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B924 XFC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,174 mi
Last recorded112,174 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB924 XFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 112,174 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 112,141 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 112,135 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 111,350 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 110,314 miles

horn switch sticky

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 108,008 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 107,987 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 107,986 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XFC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

B924 XFC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is B924 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B924 XFC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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