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B228 BGL

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,751 mi
Last recorded169,751 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB228 BGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 169,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Sep 2019 169,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2018 167,088 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2015 166,602 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 165,730 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 165,730 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 164,673 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 163,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r chassis rusted

oil leak

slight leak n/s/f hub

Pass 27 May 2011 160,571 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 157,704 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 May 2009 154,193 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 151,191 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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B228 BGL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B228 BGL, 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 B228 BGL registered?

B228 BGL is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1985.

Is B228 BGL safe to buy?

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