MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,128 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre body support (6.1.B.2)
surface rusting around both o/s n/s chassis rails
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor support (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor support (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre body support (6.1.B.2)
surface rusting around both o/s n/s chassis rails
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B261 YPU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 B261 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 B261 YPU registered?
B261 YPU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.
Is B261 YPU safe to buy?
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