MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak ()
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
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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C187 BMS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 C187 BMS, 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 40 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 C187 BMS registered?
C187 BMS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C187 BMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C187 BMS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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