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GCA 906N

1974 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

93,672 mi
Last recorded93,672 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2005
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCA 906N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2005 93,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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GCA 906N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,492 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 GCA 906N, 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 52 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 GCA 906N registered?

GCA 906N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1974.

Is GCA 906N safe to buy?

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