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MFF 544

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,397 mi
Last recorded7,397 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFF 544
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 7,397 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 6,967 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 6,751 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 6,427 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 5,892 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 5,411 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 4,586 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 4,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 May 2009 3,637 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 2,881 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 2,521 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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MFF 544 is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MFF 544, 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 MFF 544?

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What year was MFF 544 registered?

MFF 544 is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 1972.

Is MFF 544 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MFF 544 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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