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HGW 314K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,443 mi
Last recorded98,443 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGW 314K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 98,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x3 (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,386 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion several areas (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 98,066 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,542 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

several oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2014 97,297 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 97,275 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2013 95,896 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 95,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 92,704 miles

all leaf springs corroded

underside of vehicle is showing surface corrosion where underseal has come off

Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear differentials and gear box have oil leaks

off side front side light flickers slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2011 92,356 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear differentials and gear box have oil leaks

off side front side light flickers slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2010 92,071 miles

tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Jun 2010 92,071 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2009 91,839 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,529 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 91,520 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 90,884 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 90,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 90,141 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 90,124 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HGW 314K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,580 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 HGW 314K, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HGW 314K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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