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MBV 194N

1975 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,108 mi
Last recorded35,108 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBV 194N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,108 miles

slight weeping of oil from both swivel joints

Fail 27 Mar 2015 35,107 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

slight weeping of oil from both swivel joints

Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,773 miles

slight oil leak n/s front swivel joint

Fail 17 Mar 2014 33,763 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak n/s front swivel joint

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,573 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 32,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,327 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 31,327 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,256 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,063 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,120 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 28,114 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,589 miles

rear prop gaiter split

n/s headlight slight pattern distorted

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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MBV 194N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MBV 194N, 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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MBV 194N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1975.

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