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B14 CVN

1990 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,971 mi
Last recorded180,971 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 CVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 180,971 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 170,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 169,555 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 162,410 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 162,407 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 157,104 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 147,423 miles

front hubs seal slight leaking

offside rear brake slight bindying

Pass 8 Jun 2007 147,390 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 147,379 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

serious oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Jan 2006 145,561 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 145,561 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B14 CVN is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 B14 CVN, 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 36 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 B14 CVN registered?

B14 CVN is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 1990.

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