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B20 NGM

1985 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,709 mi
Last recorded182,709 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 NGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2025 182,709 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 181,477 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 180,717 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 179,534 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 178,527 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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B20 NGM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B20 NGM, 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 B20 NGM registered?

B20 NGM is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B20 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 NGM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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