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B651 YTA

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,426 mi
Last recorded94,426 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB651 YTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 94,426 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 90,781 miles

All tyres are fitted with tubes, going against manufactures side wall markings

General Engine and Gear box oil leaks

General chassis & components rusty

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering dampener is weeping

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and N/S/R tyres are showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 90,781 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres are fitted with tubes, going against manufactures side wall markings

General Engine and Gear box oil leaks

General chassis & components rusty

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering dampener is weeping

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and N/S/R tyres are showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 90,080 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 89,820 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 89,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 89,641 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 89,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 89,298 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,536 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,759 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,991 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 86,991 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,441 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 85,948 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 85,943 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,255 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 85,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,500 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 80,508 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,119 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 77,913 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 77,911 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 76,526 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 76,526 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 75,259 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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B651 YTA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 B651 YTA, 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 B651 YTA registered?

B651 YTA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 1985.

Is B651 YTA safe to buy?

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