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PAU 693M

1974 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,082 mi
Last recorded41,082 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAU 693M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 41,082 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,960 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,968 miles
Fail 8 May 2006

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust slightly blowing

front tyres are worn uneven and close to limit

gearbox mounting broken

play in steering were box goes through chassis

vehicle muddy on underside

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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PAU 693M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PAU 693M, 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

How do I check the history of PAU 693M?

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What year was PAU 693M registered?

PAU 693M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1974.

Is PAU 693M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAU 693M 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.

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