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B991 WSN

1985 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,669 mi
Last recorded73,669 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB991 WSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 73,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 73,566 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front WIPERS SPLITTING AT ENDS

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 73,566 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed BONNET (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) STEERING UJ (2.2.A.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front WIPERS SPLITTING AT ENDS

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,566 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,566 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 73,566 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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B991 WSN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B991 WSN, 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 B991 WSN registered?

B991 WSN is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1985.

Is B991 WSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B991 WSN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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