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B985 TNG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,541 mi
Last recorded162,541 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB985 TNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 162,541 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 162,541 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 162,528 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 161,666 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 161,569 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

winch protruding from front bumper

Fail 16 Sep 2009 160,128 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

excessive travel on handbrake

leak from steering box

Pass 16 Sep 2009 160,128 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

excessive travel on handbrake

leak from steering box

Pass 4 Sep 2008 158,995 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 156,572 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 155,309 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 155,309 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 155,309 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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B985 TNG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B985 TNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B985 TNG registered?

B985 TNG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1985.

Is B985 TNG safe to buy?

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