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B255 YPU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,248 mi
Last recorded143,248 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB255 YPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 143,248 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 143,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 142,828 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

wiper motor slow

Pass 16 Mar 2012 142,807 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 YPU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 YPU, 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 42 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 YPU registered?

B255 YPU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1984.

Is B255 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B255 YPU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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