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FSK 371K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,984 mi
Last recorded52,984 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSK 371K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,984 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,406 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 52,000 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 51,365 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 May 2008 51,040 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 50,730 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 50,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (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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FSK 371K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FSK 371K, 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 FSK 371K registered?

FSK 371K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1971.

Is FSK 371K safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSK 371K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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