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BNL 551K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,530 mi
Last recorded67,530 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNL 551K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 67,530 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 66,270 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,743 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 63,876 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 63,876 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f seat belt point weak engine oil leak body mounts corroded hand brake linkage worn n/s/f out rigger corroded o/s/f tractor joint corroded and slight play poor corrsion repairs to car

Pass 22 May 2009 63,828 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 62,962 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 62,962 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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BNL 551K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BNL 551K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNL 551K registered?

BNL 551K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1971.

Is BNL 551K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNL 551K shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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