MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,443 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
all leaf springs corroded
underside of vehicle is showing surface corrosion where underseal has come off
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
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
tyres starting to perish
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
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was HGW 314K registered?
HGW 314K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is HGW 314K safe to buy?
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