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416 JGW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,869 mi
Last recorded195,869 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration416 JGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 195,869 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 192,500 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 193,904 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 192,150 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 188,215 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 185,524 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 179,130 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 176,684 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 174,076 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 169,516 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 165,990 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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416 JGW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 416 JGW, 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 416 JGW registered?

416 JGW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 416 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 416 JGW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 416 JGW have outstanding finance?

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