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B14 MDT

1988 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,454 mi
Last recorded126,454 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 MDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 126,454 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 123,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,937 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 111,075 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 97,394 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

EMISSIONS SMOKE POOR

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

OIL LEAKS PROFUSE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pump repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 97,394 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

EMISSIONS SMOKE POOR

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

OIL LEAKS PROFUSE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering pump repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,073 miles

Brake pedal repaired, but not inappropriately (3.3.A.6)

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

Offside Rear brake drum repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 86,073 miles

Brake pedal repaired, but not inappropriately (3.3.A.6)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear brake drum repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 65,269 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,917 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 9 Mar 2009 62,853 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight play in steering damper bush

slight play in steering drop arm

Fail 14 Feb 2009 62,800 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2007

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2007
Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,865 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise NSF bodywork corroded at windscreen frame

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 MDT is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B14 MDT, 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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What year was B14 MDT registered?

B14 MDT is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 1988.

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