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B16 NTC

1987 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,000 mi
Last recorded121,000 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 NTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2006 121,000 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006

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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B16 NTC is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B16 NTC, 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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What year was B16 NTC registered?

B16 NTC is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is B16 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 NTC shows 2 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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