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B999 RRE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

119,592 mi
Last recorded119,592 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB999 RRE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 119,592 miles

corrosion forming to under side of vehicle

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 5 May 2009 119,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

corrosion forming to under side of vehicle

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 1 Apr 2009 119,592 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion forming to under side of vehicle

oil leak

slight play in steering box

water leak

exesive play in rear porshaft u.j

Pass 8 Nov 2007 119,592 miles

1 bolt missing from rear proshaft

corrosion forming to under side of vehicle

o/s/front hub seal slightly leaking

slight play in both rear shock top bushs

Fail 8 Nov 2007 119,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1 bolt missing from rear proshaft

corrosion forming to under side of vehicle

o/s/front hub seal slightly leaking

slight play in both rear shock top bushs

Fail 15 Oct 2007 119,592 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bolt missing from rear proshaft

slight leak from o/s/front hub seal

slight play in both rear top shock bushs

Pass 10 Oct 2006 119,596 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front no plate cracked

front pads getting low

hand brake would benefit adjustment

slight weap from pas box

Fail 9 Oct 2006 119,592 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate cracked.

Parking brake lever has slight long travel.

Power steering fluid level low.

Slight weep from power steering box.

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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B999 RRE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 B999 RRE, 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 B999 RRE registered?

B999 RRE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 July 1985.

Is B999 RRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B999 RRE shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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