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B10 MWF

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,940 mi
Last recorded169,940 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 MWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 169,940 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Front drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 169,552 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 168,024 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 154,770 miles

nearside rear tyre perished sidewalls

offside front tyre perished sidwalls

Fail 23 Aug 2013 154,744 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished sidewalls

offside front tyre perished sidwalls

Pass 3 Jul 2012 154,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 145,733 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 142,904 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 142,895 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 142,607 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 142,605 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 139,439 miles

slight movement in offside front trackrod end

slight movement in offside rear anti roll bar u rubber

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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B10 MWF 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 75%.

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 B10 MWF, 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 B10 MWF registered?

B10 MWF is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1987.

Is B10 MWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 MWF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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