MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,554 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
1.slight blow on front exhaust and on joint aswell 2.slight oil leaks
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
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
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)
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)
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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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.
Is B966 FFW safe to buy?
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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