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GNR 614

1951 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,798 mi
Last recorded27,798 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNR 614
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,798 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 27,797 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,741 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 27,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,594 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 26,594 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,293 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,056 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,691 miles

check top steering coloumn bush in future slight play

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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GNR 614 is a 1951 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GNR 614, 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 75 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 GNR 614 registered?

GNR 614 is a 1951 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1951.

Is GNR 614 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNR 614 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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