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MJM 688K

1972 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,889 mi
Last recorded32,889 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJM 688K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,889 miles

h/brake effort on limt.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,496 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 31,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 30,224 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 29,118 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,214 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,168 miles

asvise items noted vt32 334634316232-----o/s/r reflector faded advise new reflector fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2006 27,168 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion springs,brake pipe,door pillar-seepage steering box-slight tightness steering -slight play steering & suspension joints-n/s/f shocker rubber worn-advise new bolts leaf spring

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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MJM 688K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJM 688K, 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 MJM 688K registered?

MJM 688K is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1972.

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