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B16 RDX

1988 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,412 mi
Last recorded70,412 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Land Rover Defender127,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 RDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 70,412 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded from being stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2014 70,376 miles

1/prop loose at front 2/ rear discs rusty

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,421 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 68,666 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 660,444 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 117,760 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 117,049 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 117,036 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

second axle bump stops missing

Pass 29 Nov 2005 114,117 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 RDX is a 1988 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RDX, 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 B16 RDX registered?

B16 RDX is a 1988 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is B16 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 RDX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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