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AKG 981L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,844 mi
Last recorded36,844 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKG 981L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,844 miles

o/s and n/s/f swivel hubs leaking

steering box leaking

Fail 11 Feb 2008 36,844 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

o/s and n/s/f swivel hubs leaking

steering box leaking

Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,256 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 37,256 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 36,282 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 36,282 miles

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.

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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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.

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