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B19 WSP

1987 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,990 mi
Last recorded171,990 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 WSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2019 171,990 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated Brake drum moist (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear lights turn off when dip beam is turned on (4.2.3 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 171,529 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 170,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front chassis corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 169,134 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering box

tested wet

under body repairs

Fail 1 Mar 2016 169,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering box

tested wet

under body repairs

Pass 13 Aug 2010 166,992 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 165,379 miles

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in propshaft ujs

Pass 28 Mar 2008 161,381 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 160,004 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 160,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 157,397 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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B19 WSP is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WSP, 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 WSP registered?

B19 WSP is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1987.

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