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C1 BMY

1987 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

1,694 mi
Last recorded1,694 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 BMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 1,694 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 745 miles

Wheel/Tyre Protruding beyond wheel arch (All Wheels)

Pass 23 Mar 2021 378 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 192 miles

Wheel/Tyre Protruding beyond wheel arch (All Wheels)

Pass 4 Apr 2018 8 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 10 Jan 2015 125,037 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 118,618 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 118,043 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 116,841 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s & n/s rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 115,181 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 114,115 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 112,786 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 111,016 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 109,201 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 109,177 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

some wear rear shock absorbers top bushes

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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C1 BMY is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C1 BMY, 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 C1 BMY registered?

C1 BMY is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1987.

Is C1 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 BMY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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