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BJR 58K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,234 mi
Last recorded59,234 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJR 58K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,234 miles

body rough

Fail 30 Mar 2011 59,217 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,181 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,108 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,754 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,211 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 58,158 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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BJR 58K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJR 58K, 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 BJR 58K registered?

BJR 58K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is BJR 58K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJR 58K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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