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C809 FFJ

1971 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,262 mi
Last recorded1,262 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC809 FFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2023 1,262 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 115,849 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2011 115,734 miles

the front registration plate mountings seem to be of inferior quality.Also the starter inhibitor switch is equaly as poor.

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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C809 FFJ is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C809 FFJ, 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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How do I check the history of C809 FFJ?

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What year was C809 FFJ registered?

C809 FFJ is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is C809 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C809 FFJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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