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HPH 374K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,041 mi
Last recorded81,041 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPH 374K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 81,041 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,773 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 80,329 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 80,323 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 78,926 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,249 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 77,249 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 76,301 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 76,295 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,044 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,409 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 73,408 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,783 miles

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2009 70,752 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 64,855 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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HPH 374K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HPH 374K, 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 HPH 374K registered?

HPH 374K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1971.

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