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B2 SYE

1988 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,849 mi
Last recorded66,849 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 SYE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 66,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 66,847 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 66,296 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 65,046 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 63,928 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 63,925 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 62,904 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 62,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 58,660 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 55,508 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 55,508 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 48,470 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,651 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 44,651 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,574 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B2 SYE is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B2 SYE, 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 38 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B2 SYE?

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What year was B2 SYE registered?

B2 SYE is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1988.

Is B2 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 SYE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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