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MVS 992

1955 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,576 mi
Last recorded64,576 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1955 Land Rover Defender34,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVS 992
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,576 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,761 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 63,034 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Screen washers poor

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,012 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 60,832 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,878 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 59,860 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,579 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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MVS 992 is a 1955 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1955 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 34,778 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 MVS 992, 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 71 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 MVS 992?

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What year was MVS 992 registered?

MVS 992 is a 1955 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1955.

Is MVS 992 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVS 992 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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