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B99 KFG

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

310,320 mi
Last recorded310,320 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB99 KFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 310,320 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 309,100 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 307,109 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 303,259 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 300,230 miles

Battery tray corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 297,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 26 May 2020 292,889 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 289,969 miles

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 287,488 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 79,226 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 266,997 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 256,591 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 246,261 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 235,734 miles

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 May 2012 224,116 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 214,948 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 203,451 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 194,516 miles

foot brake travel abit long

Pass 30 May 2008 192,501 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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B99 KFG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B99 KFG, 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 B99 KFG registered?

B99 KFG is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1985.

Is B99 KFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B99 KFG shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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