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B958 WUB

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,397 mi
Last recorded127,397 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB958 WUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 127,397 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 127,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 127,254 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 126,565 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 126,116 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 126,071 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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B958 WUB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B958 WUB, 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 B958 WUB registered?

B958 WUB is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B958 WUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B958 WUB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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