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OYR 612L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,110 mi
Last recorded49,110 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYR 612L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 49,110 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 48,987 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,768 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,511 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Aug 2011 48,503 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,834 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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OYR 612L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYR 612L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OYR 612L?

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What year was OYR 612L registered?

OYR 612L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 1972.

Is OYR 612L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYR 612L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OYR 612L have outstanding finance?

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