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B999 WMH

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

44,850 mi
Last recorded44,850 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB999 WMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,850 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 44,278 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drop arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2015 44,252 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drop arm ball joint has slight play

water tank insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2014 43,825 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,825 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,580 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 41,223 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,223 miles

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 8 Sep 2011 39,458 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,458 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 39,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 38,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,522 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 37,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 36,469 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,577 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 34,577 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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 WMH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 WMH, 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 40 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 WMH registered?

B999 WMH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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