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JRC 928K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRC 928K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017
Fail 15 Sep 2017

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Under bonnet. (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Under dash. (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported Under floor. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported Front to rear. (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016
Pass 24 Oct 2014 105,587 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 105,587 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 24 May 2013 3,930 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 May 2013 3,930 miles

Nearside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 1,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes rear of engine need clipping

fuel and brake pipes running close to steering shaft

o/s front and rear brake weather back plate missing and corroded

oil leaks from engine

Pass 22 Apr 2011 1,244 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 642 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 10,738 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 10,720 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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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JRC 928K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 39,376 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 JRC 928K, 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 54 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 JRC 928K registered?

JRC 928K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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