MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,242 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front Oil leak ()
Front Oil leak diff area ()
oil leak
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside front brake can be felt binding when wheel is turned by hand
offside rear shock absorber upper mount area heavily corroded
offside rear tyre splitting on tread and outer sidewalls
Oil leak
rear tyres cracking on tread and inner sidewalls
rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
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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BNV 896K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BNV 896K, 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
How do I check the history of BNV 896K?
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What year was BNV 896K registered?
BNV 896K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1971.
Is BNV 896K safe to buy?
The MOT history for BNV 896K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BNV 896K have outstanding finance?
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