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A564 GAL

1975 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,165 mi
Last recorded77,165 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA564 GAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 77,165 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 77,156 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 75,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 70,937 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 70,798 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A564 GAL is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 A564 GAL, 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 51 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 A564 GAL registered?

A564 GAL is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is A564 GAL safe to buy?

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