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GRW 687N

1974 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,197 mi
Last recorded65,197 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRW 687N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 65,197 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 64,665 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 64,661 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

o/s/f seat belt monting area corroded not part of chassis,Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Jan 2008 64,655 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

movement in rear propshaft u j joint

Pass 11 Jan 2007 62,812 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 62,812 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 60,878 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 60,878 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

both front flexey hoses starting to crack

rear floor cross members rusting

slight oil leak from engine

steel brake pipes showing signs of rusting

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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GRW 687N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GRW 687N, 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 GRW 687N registered?

GRW 687N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1974.

Is GRW 687N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRW 687N shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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