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B892 VTT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,853 mi
Last recorded103,853 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB892 VTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2014 103,853 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion crossmember

Slight play OS draglink end

Pass 17 Dec 2012 98,549 miles

slight play front prop u'j

steering arm stabiliser bushes deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2012 93,331 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 88,008 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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B892 VTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B892 VTT, 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 B892 VTT registered?

B892 VTT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 1985.

Is B892 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B892 VTT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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