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B214 VWU

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,839 mi
Last recorded125,839 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB214 VWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 125,839 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 125,616 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 125,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 123,998 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 123,678 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 112,786 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 99,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 99,541 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 89,028 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 80,515 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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B214 VWU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B214 VWU, 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 B214 VWU registered?

B214 VWU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1985.

Is B214 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B214 VWU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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