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B7 GKW

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,682 mi
Last recorded72,682 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 GKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,682 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,438 miles

all four tyres in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2011 70,497 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 66,802 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 130,313 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 129,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 123,419 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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B7 GKW is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B7 GKW, 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 B7 GKW registered?

B7 GKW is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is B7 GKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 GKW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B7 GKW have outstanding finance?

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