MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,297 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced parts of rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
service brake pedal has little reserve travel
slight corrosion over chassis and members
Central Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect steering damper (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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BRN 649V is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BRN 649V, 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 BRN 649V registered?
BRN 649V is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1987.
Is BRN 649V safe to buy?
The MOT history for BRN 649V 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.
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