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1466 RU

1972 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,175 mi
Last recorded23,175 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1466 RU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2018 23,175 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 22,886 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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1466 RU is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 39,376 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 1466 RU, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1466 RU?

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What year was 1466 RU registered?

1466 RU is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1972.

Is 1466 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1466 RU shows 2 tests 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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