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B255 WYG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,971 mi
Last recorded154,971 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB255 WYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 154,971 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 154,971 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat base insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 153,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 150,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2018 149,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 147,612 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 147,612 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 146,003 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 144,803 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 144,800 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 144,313 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s repeater inop

Fail 18 Feb 2013 144,301 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs badly pitted

o/s repeater inop

Pass 14 Feb 2012 142,850 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 142,463 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 139,739 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 133,492 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 129,560 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 127,339 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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B255 WYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B255 WYG, 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 B255 WYG registered?

B255 WYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B255 WYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B255 WYG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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