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B216 MGW

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,542 mi
Last recorded94,542 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB216 MGW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 94,542 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Off resi (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Swivel housing sealant seeping

Pass 9 Jul 2025 94,274 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 93,811 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 93,506 miles

Offside Side repeater not working

Fail 19 Jul 2023 93,472 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD unit incorrect kick off (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working

Pass 15 Jul 2022 92,973 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 92,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 92,249 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp By position light (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 91,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure senser (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 91,534 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Arm under steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak from transfer box

Fluid leaks from gearbox

Fluid leaks from power steering box

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Play in steering

Pass 1 Jul 2019 90,845 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,812 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 89,807 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Cap seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 87,912 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,822 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 85,799 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box to reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 83,654 miles

dampness around steering system

rear crossmember corroded

slight movement both front hub bearings

Pass 23 May 2014 81,868 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox damp

slight underside corrosion

Fail 22 May 2014 81,868 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox damp

slight underside corrosion

Pass 17 May 2013 81,132 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

free play ing steering

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 15 May 2013 81,132 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

free play ing steering

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 23 May 2012 80,060 miles

both rear chassis rails and rear crossmember corroded

freeplay in steering

Pass 20 May 2011 79,291 miles

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

o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 78,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 19 May 2010 75,367 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 75,367 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 71,602 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 68,941 miles

both front seat belts have slight damage

offside front hub seal damp

slight play in both rear bearings

steering box damp

Fail 15 May 2008 68,941 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front seat belts have slight damage

offside front hub seal damp

slight play in both rear bearings

steering box damp

Pass 24 May 2007 66,143 miles

slight fluid leak at steering box

some play in steering box

Fail 17 May 2007 66,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

slight fluid leak at steering box

some play in steering box

Fail 7 Nov 2006 66,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear cross member corroded

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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B216 MGW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B216 MGW, 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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B216 MGW is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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