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B19 LRR

1987 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 5735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,374 mi
Last recorded4,374 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 LRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,735cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 4,374 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 1,123 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 1,122 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Panhard rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014

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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B19 LRR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 5,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B19 LRR, 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 B19 LRR registered?

B19 LRR is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 1987.

Is B19 LRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 LRR shows 4 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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