MOT Status
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34,431 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
osf tyre poor condition
petrol tank poor condition slight leak
rear body mount cross member poor condition (corrosion)
steering shaft universal joints poor condition
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B396 YUC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 B396 YUC, 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 B396 YUC registered?
B396 YUC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1985.
Is B396 YUC safe to buy?
The MOT history for B396 YUC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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