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OIL 2771

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,735 mi
Last recorded66,735 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 2771
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,735 miles

o/s headlight pattern slightly reduced

Pass 15 Dec 2007 66,304 miles

N/S/R Brake slight bind

Slight play front hub/steering area

Pass 16 Dec 2006 65,481 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 65,474 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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OIL 2771 is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OIL 2771, 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

How do I check the history of OIL 2771?

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What year was OIL 2771 registered?

OIL 2771 is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is OIL 2771 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 2771 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OIL 2771 have outstanding finance?

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