MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,844 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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o/s and n/s/f swivel hubs leaking
steering box leaking
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
o/s and n/s/f swivel hubs leaking
steering box leaking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AKG 981L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 AKG 981L, 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 AKG 981L?
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What year was AKG 981L registered?
AKG 981L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1972.
Is AKG 981L safe to buy?
The MOT history for AKG 981L shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AKG 981L have outstanding finance?
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