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PAF 412M

1974 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,614 mi
Last recorded106,614 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAF 412M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 106,614 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 106,614 miles

Centre Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 104,760 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 102,524 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 100,905 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 100,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 100,398 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 99,802 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 98,671 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 96,363 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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PAF 412M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,492 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 PAF 412M, 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 52 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 PAF 412M registered?

PAF 412M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1974.

Is PAF 412M safe to buy?

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