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B512 YMU

1984 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,126 mi
Last recorded90,126 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB512 YMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,126 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surrounding air vent (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 90,126 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surrounding air vent (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2007 87,509 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy rust on under body of vehicle and most suspension parts

vehicle in poor condition

off side outrigger mid corroded on petrol tank and pump mount

Fail 23 Oct 2007 87,509 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

heavy rust on under body of vehicle and most suspension parts

vehicle in poor condition

off side outrigger mid corroded on petrol tank and pump mount

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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B512 YMU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B512 YMU, 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 B512 YMU registered?

B512 YMU is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B512 YMU safe to buy?

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