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B107 HUY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,613 mi
Last recorded84,613 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB107 HUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,613 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,624 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,785 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 80,262 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,852 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 79,445 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 79,244 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 79,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 77,694 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 75,630 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 73,222 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 73,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 69,783 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 67,982 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 67,972 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B107 HUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B107 HUY, 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 B107 HUY registered?

B107 HUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B107 HUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B107 HUY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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