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GAZ 4216

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,895 mi
Last recorded96,895 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 4216
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 96,895 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,427 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,916 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 126,000 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 114,352 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 114,352 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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GAZ 4216 is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 39,376 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 GAZ 4216, 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 54 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GAZ 4216?

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What year was GAZ 4216 registered?

GAZ 4216 is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 August 1972.

Is GAZ 4216 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAZ 4216 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.

Does GAZ 4216 have outstanding finance?

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