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A14 MCX

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,650 mi
Last recorded149,650 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 MCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 149,650 miles

Front propshaft rear joint badly worn

Pass 11 Dec 2014 148,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 148,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 148,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 147,466 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 147,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 147,041 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 144,846 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 140,240 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 140,240 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 139,623 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 134,046 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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A14 MCX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A14 MCX, 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 39 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 A14 MCX registered?

A14 MCX is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 1987.

Is A14 MCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 MCX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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