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MHG 467

1985 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,288 mi
Last recorded2,288 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHG 467
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 2,288 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 1,503 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 47 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2007 121,422 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 112,779 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2005 103,048 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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MHG 467 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MHG 467, 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 MHG 467 registered?

MHG 467 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is MHG 467 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHG 467 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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