MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front propshaft joints worn
oil leak
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front propshaft joints worn
oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
body corroded at rear outwith any prescribed areas
front axle oil leak
front hub oil seals leaking
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
body corroded at rear outwith any prescribed areas
front axle oil leak
front hub oil seals leaking
Oil leak
both front tyre sidewalls perished
slight fuel seeping at fuel pump
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front tyres sidewalls perished
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all tyres slightly perished
n/s outer front tyre sidewall perished
o/s front outer sidewall perished
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
strap from o/s to n/s corroded (as pointed out)to customer
front bulkhead panels slightly corroded
front hub swivel seals weeping
slight play nearside front hub assembly.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MGP 87L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 87L, 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.
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What year was MGP 87L registered?
MGP 87L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1972.
Is MGP 87L safe to buy?
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