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B104 HTY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,546 mi
Last recorded19,546 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB104 HTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,546 miles

Rear chassis legs have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2010 15,241 miles

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in the sidewall but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 21 Aug 2009 5,169 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 121,402 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 100,927 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 80,669 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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B104 HTY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B104 HTY, 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 B104 HTY registered?

B104 HTY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 1985.

Is B104 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B104 HTY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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