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B22 BAG

1990 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,422 mi
Last recorded159,422 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 BAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 159,422 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2024 149,281 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 141,541 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 140,490 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 139,686 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 138,560 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 137,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 136,479 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 136,474 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Both swivle housings have slight oil leak

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 135,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013
Pass 10 Apr 2012 132,494 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 132,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 132,011 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 131,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

battery box under vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2007 129,801 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 129,801 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Propshaft component defective

nearside floor corroded (outside prescribed area)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 126,765 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 126,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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B22 BAG is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 B22 BAG, 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 36 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 B22 BAG registered?

B22 BAG is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 1990.

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