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GER 869N

1974 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,755 mi
Last recorded3,755 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGER 869N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 3,755 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 3,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 95,649 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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GER 869N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GER 869N, 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.

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What year was GER 869N registered?

GER 869N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1974.

Is GER 869N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GER 869N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GER 869N have outstanding finance?

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