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HFH 161N

1975 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,264 mi
Last recorded87,264 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFH 161N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 87,264 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,960 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 30,960 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 28,585 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 28,585 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,031 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 27,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,242 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 23,143 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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HFH 161N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 HFH 161N, 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 51 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 HFH 161N registered?

HFH 161N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 1975.

Is HFH 161N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFH 161N shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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