MOT Status
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228,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
UNDERBODY COVERED IN HEAVY UNDERSEAL
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear forward facing seat has poor security
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear forward facing seat has poor security
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
heavy underseal to underbody and components
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B954 MFP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 B954 MFP, 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 B954 MFP registered?
B954 MFP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1985.
Is B954 MFP safe to buy?
The MOT history for B954 MFP shows 24 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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