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B106 CTU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,088 mi
Last recorded192,088 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB106 CTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 192,088 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 185,318 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 177,342 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 167,856 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 167,856 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 156,110 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 143,469 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 143,458 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Centre brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight weep from both front swivels

steering column binnacle fauls steering wheel

Pass 30 Sep 2005 135,384 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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B106 CTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B106 CTU, 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 B106 CTU registered?

B106 CTU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1985.

Is B106 CTU safe to buy?

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