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AFZ 8098

1987 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,619 mi
Last recorded143,619 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 8098
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 143,619 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 225,924 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 211,181 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 197,013 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 156,000 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 156,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 102,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf+nsf coil spring area corroded

osf+nsfside panal weak

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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AFZ 8098 is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AFZ 8098, 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 AFZ 8098 registered?

AFZ 8098 is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 1987.

Is AFZ 8098 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 8098 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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