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B913 WAG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,247 mi
Last recorded156,247 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB913 WAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 156,247 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 151,853 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 143,041 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 135,691 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 129,228 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 129,171 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 126,818 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 126,818 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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B913 WAG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B913 WAG, 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 B913 WAG registered?

B913 WAG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B913 WAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B913 WAG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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