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B966 FFW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,554 mi
Last recorded76,554 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB966 FFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 76,554 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,940 miles

1.slight blow on front exhaust and on joint aswell 2.slight oil leaks

Pass 29 Jul 2010 70,351 miles

1.slight blow on front exhaust 2.oil leaks 3.front brake discs corroded on edges 3.vehicle chassis parch repaired and undersealed 4.brake pipes coverd in grease

Fail 28 Jul 2010 70,342 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

1.slight blow on front exhaust 2.oil leaks 3.front brake discs corroded on edges 4.vehicle patch repaired and undersealed 5.brake pipe covered in grease

Fail 4 Aug 2009 66,740 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brakes binding slightly (vehicle has been standing unused for some time)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,740 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brakes binding slightly (vehicle has been standing unused for some time)

Pass 19 May 2008 62,993 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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B966 FFW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B966 FFW, 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 B966 FFW registered?

B966 FFW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B966 FFW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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