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NPT 119J

1971 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,656 mi
Last recorded188,656 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPT 119J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2017 188,656 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake pipes heavily coated in under seal

chassis is heavily coated in under seal

oil level low

Pass 14 May 2016 141,207 miles

very slight leak on n/s f swivel

Pass 19 May 2015 180,773 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 177,405 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 174,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 172,447 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 170,311 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 168,566 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 168,142 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 166,167 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 162,703 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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NPT 119J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,580 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 NPT 119J, 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 55 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 NPT 119J registered?

NPT 119J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is NPT 119J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPT 119J shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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