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B947 YVH

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,425 mi
Last recorded165,425 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB947 YVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2008 165,425 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 164,861 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 164,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads becoming worn

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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B947 YVH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B947 YVH, 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 B947 YVH registered?

B947 YVH is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is B947 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B947 YVH shows 3 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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