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B149 MGX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,681 mi
Last recorded68,681 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB149 MGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 68,681 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 68,308 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,922 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 67,393 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,950 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 66,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,946 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 64,748 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,703 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 63,702 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,783 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 62,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 61,793 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 61,793 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 59,963 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 58,605 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,674 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,161 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 55,158 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 53,252 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,182 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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B149 MGX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B149 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 B149 MGX registered?

B149 MGX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1985.

Is B149 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B149 MGX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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