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B638 VYR

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,415 mi
Last recorded129,415 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB638 VYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 129,415 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S & N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 129,415 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corroded & Holed at 'A' Frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative Front & Rear (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S & N/S (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable O/S & N/S (2.2.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S & N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 125,798 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 125,798 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,438 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 122,752 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 121,347 miles

ADVISE/ SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END/

Fail 15 Feb 2013 121,347 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

ADVISE/ SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END/

Pass 11 Feb 2012 119,113 miles

Advise on n/s rear body mounting

Fail 10 Feb 2012 119,113 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise on n/s rear body mounting

Pass 11 Jan 2011 117,684 miles

ADVISE/ OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP REFLECTOR IS DETERIORATING/ BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN GREASED.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 114,194 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 110,358 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 108,325 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 106,459 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 104,265 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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B638 VYR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 B638 VYR, 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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B638 VYR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1985.

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