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B18 RGS

1991 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,422 mi
Last recorded190,422 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Defender126,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 RGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 190,422 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 174,012 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 156,454 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 139,569 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 138,065 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 133,398 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 129,536 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 119,190 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 112,489 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 112,487 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 111,958 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 110,894 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 110,894 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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B18 RGS is a 1991 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 126,858 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 B18 RGS, 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 35 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 B18 RGS registered?

B18 RGS is a 1991 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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