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JYJ 160N

1974 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,676 mi
Last recorded1,676 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYJ 160N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 1,676 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 1,434 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 1,376 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 1,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 13,999 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 13,999 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 11,297 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 11,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 Sep 2012 7,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 7,848 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 7,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear propshaft rear U/J excessively worn

Pass 4 Feb 2009 6,861 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 6,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 4,183 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 2,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leaking from both front swivel hubs

possible oil leak from nearside rear hub area

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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JYJ 160N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,492 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 JYJ 160N, 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 52 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 JYJ 160N registered?

JYJ 160N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is JYJ 160N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYJ 160N shows 15 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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