MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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headlamps masked
offside rear door not opening offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall rear silencer rattling
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear door not opening offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall rear silencer rattling
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear chassis corroded
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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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B986 XAE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 B986 XAE, 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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How do I check the history of B986 XAE?
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What year was B986 XAE registered?
B986 XAE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1985.
Is B986 XAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for B986 XAE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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