MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,632 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
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)
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)
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)
v.slight play in both front wheel brgs
v.slight play in top column U.J
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
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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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.
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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?
The MOT history for B101 VYG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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