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JFF 694P

1975 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,649 mi
Last recorded45,649 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFF 694P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,649 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,739 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 44,735 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,343 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 43,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,836 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,904 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,894 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 40,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 40,573 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,197 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 40,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 39,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 39,299 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,457 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,608 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,426 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 33,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Upper Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

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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JFF 694P is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JFF 694P, 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 JFF 694P registered?

JFF 694P is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1975.

Is JFF 694P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFF 694P shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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