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B979 NPM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

166,434 mi
Last recorded166,434 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB979 NPM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 166,434 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 165,889 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 165,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 163,198 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2016 161,607 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 160,083 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 159,546 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 158,228 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 156,289 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 154,816 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 152,171 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 149,214 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 149,206 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 146,232 miles

blow to exhaust

Pass 9 Jun 2006 142,987 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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B979 NPM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 B979 NPM, 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 B979 NPM registered?

B979 NPM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1985.

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