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B108 VYG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Purple Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,150 mi
Last recorded37,150 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB108 VYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 37,150 miles

Offside Rear fuel take filler hose cracking

Fail 21 Jun 2018 37,147 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fuel take filler hose cracking

Pass 26 May 2017 37,123 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 37,123 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All lamps (1.4.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 37,029 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 May 2016 37,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 36,908 miles

N/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Fail 24 Oct 2014 36,905 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

N/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 29 Oct 2013 36,535 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2013 36,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/s/f wheel bearing slighlty noisy

Oil leak

Rear No plate lamp dull

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,335 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 36,335 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,008 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 36,008 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,627 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 35,627 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,866 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,851 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 33,841 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 32,449 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering dampener bush slightly warn

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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B108 VYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B108 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 B108 VYG registered?

B108 VYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1985.

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