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FGX 716J

1971 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,655 mi
Last recorded69,655 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGX 716J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 69,655 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 69,655 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 69,649 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,603 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,537 miles

advise wiper blades starting to split

Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,498 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 69,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,487 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some welded reeairs to vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2008 69,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 69,023 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 68,305 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 68,273 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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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FGX 716J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FGX 716J, 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 FGX 716J registered?

FGX 716J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1971.

Is FGX 716J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGX 716J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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