MOT Status
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196,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear wheel bearing (slight play)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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A16 BST is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 A16 BST, 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.
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How do I check the history of A16 BST?
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What year was A16 BST registered?
A16 BST is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1987.
Is A16 BST safe to buy?
The MOT history for A16 BST shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A16 BST have outstanding finance?
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