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BCO 171W

1980 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,469 mi
Last recorded93,469 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCO 171W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2014 93,469 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,653 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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BCO 171W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,856 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 BCO 171W, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCO 171W registered?

BCO 171W is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1980.

Is BCO 171W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCO 171W shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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