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C13 MCP

1987 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,992 mi
Last recorded87,992 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 MCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 87,992 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,746 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 87,480 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 87,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 87,007 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,912 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 86,805 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 86,490 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 86,257 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,187 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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C13 MCP is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C13 MCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C13 MCP registered?

C13 MCP is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is C13 MCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 MCP shows 10 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 C13 MCP have outstanding finance?

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