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MEC 442K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,061 mi
Last recorded37,061 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEC 442K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,061 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,935 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,716 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 36,611 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 36,367 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 35,925 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,264 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,576 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,098 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,357 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,850 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 29,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,646 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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MEC 442K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 MEC 442K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MEC 442K?

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What year was MEC 442K registered?

MEC 442K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 1972.

Is MEC 442K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEC 442K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MEC 442K have outstanding finance?

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