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B116 HUY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

151,239 mi
Last recorded151,239 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB116 HUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 151,239 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 149,674 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 147,396 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 144,654 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 142,598 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 141,292 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 131,743 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 128,024 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 125,007 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 121,783 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 118,769 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 115,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 113,403 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 107,779 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 107,760 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 103,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 99,030 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 99,030 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 95,054 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 90,905 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 84,463 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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B116 HUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 B116 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B116 HUY registered?

B116 HUY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B116 HUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B116 HUY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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