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B449 YYB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,849 mi
Last recorded148,849 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB449 YYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 148,849 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 147,950 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 146,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2010 146,321 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B449 YYB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B449 YYB, 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 B449 YYB?

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What year was B449 YYB registered?

B449 YYB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B449 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B449 YYB 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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