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3109 NK

1972 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

37,999 mi
Last recorded37,999 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3109 NK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,999 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 37,981 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working nearside & offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 37,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section joint (7.1.2)

coolant leak front of engine areas

oil leak engine areas

oil leak from front and rear diff areas

oil leak transfer box areas

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,727 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,157 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,537 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,978 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 34,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,527 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,015 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,446 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 30,901 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,243 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 29,153 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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3109 NK is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 3109 NK, 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.

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What year was 3109 NK registered?

3109 NK is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is 3109 NK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3109 NK 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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