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ANK 256K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,713 mi
Last recorded34,713 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANK 256K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 34,713 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 34,576 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 34,026 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 33,985 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 33,020 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 32,635 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 32,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 32,028 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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ANK 256K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,580 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 ANK 256K, 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 55 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 ANK 256K registered?

ANK 256K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1971.

Is ANK 256K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANK 256K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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