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B90 VYG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 4272cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

16,159 mi
Last recorded16,159 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB90 VYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,272cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 16,159 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 16,159 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 16,158 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 16,157 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 16,153 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 16,155 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 16,153 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 16,570 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 16,150 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 16,150 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 16,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 16,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 195,837 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 190,702 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 190,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 185,540 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 185,540 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 180,888 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 175,628 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 170,614 miles

exhaust deterioated. small holes. Smell 0of peterol in cab

Pass 4 Nov 2008 165,510 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 160,006 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 154,646 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 154,646 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 149,531 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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B90 VYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 4,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B90 VYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B90 VYG registered?

B90 VYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B90 VYG safe to buy?

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