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MJH 738

1950 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,929 mi
Last recorded18,929 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJH 738
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1950
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2012 18,929 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 18,862 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 18,512 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 17,917 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 17,081 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,652 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 16,384 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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MJH 738 is a 1950 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MJH 738, 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 76 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 MJH 738 registered?

MJH 738 is a 1950 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1950.

Is MJH 738 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJH 738 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJH 738 have outstanding finance?

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