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CWG 407L

1974 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,416 mi
Last recorded31,416 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWG 407L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 31,416 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,927 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,804 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 30,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,025 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,455 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 29,420 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 20,722 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 20,772 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,466 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 20,466 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

front and rtear shackle bushs appear ofset in there mountings no movement detected

Pass 25 Nov 2005 20,082 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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CWG 407L is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CWG 407L, 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 52 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 CWG 407L registered?

CWG 407L is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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