MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,792 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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FCX 281Y is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1977 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,189 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 FCX 281Y, 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 49 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 FCX 281Y registered?
FCX 281Y is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1977.
Is FCX 281Y safe to buy?
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