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GFM 83N

1974 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,661 mi
Last recorded47,661 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFM 83N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2014 47,661 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 47,661 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,449 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,918 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,239 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 45,804 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,627 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 45,625 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 45,125 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 45,125 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 44,522 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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GFM 83N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GFM 83N, 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 GFM 83N registered?

GFM 83N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 October 1974.

Is GFM 83N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFM 83N shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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