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GSL 747

1979 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,922 mi
Last recorded94,922 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSL 747
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 94,922 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 91,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 87,884 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 85,625 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 83,736 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 May 2014 81,871 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 80,209 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

play in front differential

Fail 23 May 2013 80,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

play in front differential

Pass 1 Jun 2012 78,706 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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GSL 747 is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 63,097 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 GSL 747, 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 47 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 GSL 747 registered?

GSL 747 is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is GSL 747 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSL 747 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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