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B687 CTL

1984 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,433 mi
Last recorded112,433 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB687 CTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 112,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 112,399 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,342 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 112,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 112,185 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 16 Sep 2013 112,182 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 Sep 2012 110,864 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 108,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 107,027 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 104,838 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 102,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 100,618 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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B687 CTL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 B687 CTL, 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 42 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 B687 CTL registered?

B687 CTL is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 1984.

Is B687 CTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B687 CTL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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