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B133 MGX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,367 mi
Last recorded145,367 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB133 MGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 145,367 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 145,360 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 143,788 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 142,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 139,917 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 138,155 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 137,623 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 137,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front diff oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 135,728 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 134,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front discs poor

o/s/r hub seal lecking

Fail 24 Jan 2011 134,385 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front discs poor

o/s/r hub seal lecking

Pass 1 Feb 2010 130,159 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 128,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside rear chassis

nearside rear tyre close to limit and cracking

Fail 14 Feb 2009 128,004 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside rear chassis

nearside rear tyre close to limit and cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2008 126,324 miles

Both rear hub oil seals leaking

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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B133 MGX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B133 MGX, 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 B133 MGX registered?

B133 MGX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1985.

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