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CMS 21Y

1987 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,233 mi
Last recorded208,233 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMS 21Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2007 208,233 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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CMS 21Y is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 CMS 21Y, 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 CMS 21Y registered?

CMS 21Y is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1987.

Is CMS 21Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMS 21Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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