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JCY 318N

1975 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,595 mi
Last recorded94,595 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCY 318N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,595 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,571 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,539 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,417 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 94,336 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 94,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 94,260 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 94,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 94,168 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 94,121 miles

cut in n/s/r inner sidewall

fuel cap seal perished

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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JCY 318N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 JCY 318N, 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.

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What year was JCY 318N registered?

JCY 318N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1975.

Is JCY 318N safe to buy?

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