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MGP 2L

1972 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,461 mi
Last recorded42,461 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGP 2L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 42,461 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,895 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,701 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,875 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 49,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,994 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,670 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,929 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,734 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,750 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,138 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,810 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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MGP 2L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MGP 2L, 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

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What year was MGP 2L registered?

MGP 2L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is MGP 2L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGP 2L shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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