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B150 MGX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,716 mi
Last recorded69,716 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB150 MGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 69,716 miles

Nearside Front hub seal has seepage

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front hub seal has seepage

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 69,715 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front hub seal has seepage

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front hub seal has seepage

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,477 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,686 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 68,121 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

power steering fluid leak from steering box

Fail 15 Nov 2012 68,119 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

power steering fluid leak from steering box

Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,819 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 64,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,313 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,276 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 56,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,592 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 52,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,817 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 46,350 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,350 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 35,716 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 35,716 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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B150 MGX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B150 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 B150 MGX registered?

B150 MGX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1985.

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