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JKV 397N

1975 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,711 mi
Last recorded21,711 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKV 397N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 21,711 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 21,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 21,642 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 21,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,459 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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JKV 397N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JKV 397N, 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

How do I check the history of JKV 397N?

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What year was JKV 397N registered?

JKV 397N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1975.

Is JKV 397N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKV 397N shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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