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B16 RCC

1988 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,719 mi
Last recorded55,719 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 RCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 55,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

front diff slight leak

Fail 17 May 2017 55,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

front diff slight leak

Pass 31 May 2013 118,841 miles

all chassis undersealed

front pads wearing low

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel hubs/bearings

Fail 31 May 2013 88,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all chassis undersealed

front pads wearing low

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel hubs/bearings

Pass 10 Dec 2009
Pass 28 Jun 2008

Brake lever reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 113,108 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 112,795 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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 RCC is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B16 RCC, 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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B16 RCC is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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