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B400 AYC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,128 mi
Last recorded169,128 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB400 AYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 169,128 miles

brake pipes undersealled slight play in n/s/f tractor joint

Pass 19 Feb 2013 163,144 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 158,497 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 158,497 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 148,771 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 137,612 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 128,163 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 117,924 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 110,073 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 106,772 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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B400 AYC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol 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 B400 AYC, 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

How do I check the history of B400 AYC?

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What year was B400 AYC registered?

B400 AYC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1985.

Is B400 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B400 AYC 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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