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B102 WYG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,497 mi
Last recorded190,497 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB102 WYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 190,497 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 188,571 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 187,255 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 186,832 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 186,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 185,720 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 184,723 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 183,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 182,919 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 182,024 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 180,994 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 180,313 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 179,478 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 178,500 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 177,644 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 177,060 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 175,947 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 174,945 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 174,113 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 173,385 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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B102 WYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 B102 WYG, 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

How do I check the history of B102 WYG?

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What year was B102 WYG registered?

B102 WYG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1985.

Is B102 WYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B102 WYG shows 20 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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