MOT Status
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59,037 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Evidence of front tyres rubbing on tie rods
Oil leak from rocker cover
Rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Evidence of front tyres rubbing on tie rods
Oil leak from rocker cover
Rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
all tyres perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all 4 tyres perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all 4 tyres perished
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
cannot assess condition of rear brake pipes due to protective coating
nearside seat belt damaged
wiper linkage loose
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside seat belt damaged
offside rear tyre under inflated
wiper linkage loose
evidence of front tyres rubbing on tie rods
offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded
valve stems in poor condition
wear in wiper linkage
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
evidence of front tyres rubbing on tie rods
offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded
valve stems in poor condition
wear in wiper linkage
front and rear brake discs in poor condition
front registration plate damaged
nearside seat belt in poor condition
offside rear brake pipe corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded
slight damage nearside seat belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front registration plate in poor condition
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ront registration plate in poor condition
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front to rear brake pipe in poor condition
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B4 RCP is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 B4 RCP, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B4 RCP registered?
B4 RCP is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1997.
Is B4 RCP safe to buy?
The MOT history for B4 RCP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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