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FHH 172K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,518 mi
Last recorded46,518 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHH 172K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 46,518 miles

oil leak

steering slightly notchy

Pass 15 May 2017 45,991 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 45,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 45,079 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 45,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 May 2015 44,515 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 44,515 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 43,712 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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FHH 172K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FHH 172K, 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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What year was FHH 172K registered?

FHH 172K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1971.

Is FHH 172K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHH 172K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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