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B13 PWR

1988 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,831 mi
Last recorded90,831 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 PWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 90,831 miles

1.slight roughness in n/s front wheel bearing 2.slight leak from steering box

3.o/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2011 90,831 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

1.slight roughness in n/s front wheel bearing 2.slight leak from steering box

Pass 17 Sep 2010 89,503 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,884 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 85,922 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 85,922 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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B13 PWR is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B13 PWR, 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.

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What year was B13 PWR registered?

B13 PWR is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is B13 PWR safe to buy?

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