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B10 RWG

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,605 mi
Last recorded147,605 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 RWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 147,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 147,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 146,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 146,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside main beam switches dip beam off unlike offside.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 146,868 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 146,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 146,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged kinked at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 146,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged kinked at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 146,412 miles

suspect oil on inside of n/s/r wheel

Pass 7 Sep 2018 146,311 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 146,089 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 145,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 145,558 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 144,820 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 144,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 143,773 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 143,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight exhaust leak,oil leaks,lots of surface rust,small chip in windscreen!!!!!!!!!

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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B10 RWG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 B10 RWG, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B10 RWG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 1986.

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