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B16 WEL

1988 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

130,117 mi
Last recorded130,117 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 WEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 130,117 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 129,602 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 128,516 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 128,266 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 127,814 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,679 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 127,275 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 126,231 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 125,876 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 125,057 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 123,537 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 120,784 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 120,783 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 118,446 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 113,644 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 108,602 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 108,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 104,414 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 103,026 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 102,943 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 102,636 miles

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 WEL is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 WEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B16 WEL?

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What year was B16 WEL registered?

B16 WEL is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is B16 WEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 WEL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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