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BTY 339K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,522 mi
Last recorded57,522 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTY 339K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 57,522 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 56,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Slight corrosion to brake pipe from m/cyl to splitter (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,288 miles

Play in N/S rear hub bearing

Play in O/S rear hub bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,217 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 56,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,113 miles

nearside seatbelt by ahncor point slightly fluffing

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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BTY 339K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BTY 339K, 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

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What year was BTY 339K registered?

BTY 339K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1972.

Is BTY 339K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTY 339K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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