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A7 RRD

1988 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,545 mi
Last recorded68,545 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,545 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 60,504 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,307 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 43,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 34,950 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 22,945 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 13,300 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 3,440 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 152,076 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 143,271 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 135,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 128,713 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 125,158 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 119,299 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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A7 RRD is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 127,342 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 A7 RRD, 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 38 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 A7 RRD registered?

A7 RRD is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 1988.

Is A7 RRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 RRD shows 14 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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