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B616 CGP

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,993 mi
Last recorded190,993 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB616 CGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 190,993 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 190,991 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play upper and lower uj joints under bonnet (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 189,222 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 188,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A FRAME BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 184,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 3 BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 3 BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'A FRAME BUSHES' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 180,441 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 177,299 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 174,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 171,231 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 166,446 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 160,489 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 156,236 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 148,339 miles

Both front swivel joints leaking

Fail 26 Nov 2014 148,339 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front swivel joints leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2013 139,551 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 139,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 139,072 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 139,072 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 138,490 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 138,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 137,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 137,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 133,990 miles

minor corrosion offside rear out rigger

Pass 16 Aug 2007 131,232 miles

As previous test

Fail 15 Aug 2007 131,128 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 131,047 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight rear brake imbalance

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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B616 CGP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B616 CGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B616 CGP registered?

B616 CGP is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B616 CGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B616 CGP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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