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B101 VYG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3455cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,632 mi
Last recorded148,632 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB101 VYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,455cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 148,632 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2010 148,631 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 140,314 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 140,314 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 131,687 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 121,010 miles

v.slight play in both front wheel brgs

v.slight play in top column U.J

Fail 7 Mar 2007 121,009 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

v. slight play in both front wheel brgs

v. slight play in top column U.J

Pass 26 Apr 2006 72,148 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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B101 VYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,455cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B101 VYG, 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 B101 VYG registered?

B101 VYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1985.

Is B101 VYG safe to buy?

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