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B755 WHY

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,600 mi
Last recorded82,600 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB755 WHY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2014 82,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight play n/s & o/s swivel hubs

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,600 miles

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

Slight play n/s & o/s swivel hubs

Pass 21 Jun 2013 174,581 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 174,581 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 164,242 miles

Front disc pads more than 50% worn

N/s front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 164,242 miles

Front disc pads more than 50% worn

N/s front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 152,219 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 142,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 135,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 125,570 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,033 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 96,117 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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B755 WHY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B755 WHY, 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 B755 WHY registered?

B755 WHY is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B755 WHY safe to buy?

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