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B3 MBG

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,302 mi
Last recorded50,302 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 MBG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 50,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side is under sealed

Pass 6 Jul 2023 50,241 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody/components and chassis all covered in underseal

Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,736 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 48,882 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 48,000 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 46,998 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,477 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,269 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 42,959 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,331 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 41,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 39,465 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,505 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,665 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,535 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,733 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,089 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,421 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,625 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 26,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,336 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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B3 MBG is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B3 MBG, 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 B3 MBG registered?

B3 MBG is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is B3 MBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 MBG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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