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PNJ 821M

1974 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,025 mi
Last recorded88,025 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNJ 821M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 88,025 miles

drop arm ball joint dust cover slightly worn

foot brake long travel

front brake pipe clip slight damage

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside and nearside front tractor units slight oil leaks

Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf body brace corroded

nsr chassis corroded

osf body brace corroded and adrift

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,480 miles

Oil leak

advise rear axle oil leak

advise slight surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 8 Aug 2014 86,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

advise nsr was the low brake reading

advise slight surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,745 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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PNJ 821M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 PNJ 821M, 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 PNJ 821M registered?

PNJ 821M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1974.

Is PNJ 821M safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNJ 821M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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