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B968 EEG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,876 mi
Last recorded89,876 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB968 EEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2014 89,876 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,876 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,708 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,227 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 80,225 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2011 89,015 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 87,714 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 86,615 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 86,720 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 84,016 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 80,225 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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B968 EEG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B968 EEG, 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 B968 EEG registered?

B968 EEG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 1985.

Is B968 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B968 EEG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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