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BMB 958K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,613 mi
Last recorded110,613 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMB 958K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2014 110,613 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes and underside undersealed

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 13 Feb 2013 108,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes undersealed

offside headlamp image slightly impaired

previous repairs and underseal

slight low effort nearside rear footbrake

underside undersealed

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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BMB 958K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,580 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 BMB 958K, 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 55 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 BMB 958K registered?

BMB 958K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1971.

Is BMB 958K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMB 958K 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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