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PTH 819K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,756 mi
Last recorded101,756 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTH 819K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 101,756 miles

Front hub oil seals slight oil leak

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,199 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 97,151 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,739 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 96,730 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,158 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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PTH 819K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PTH 819K, 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 PTH 819K?

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What year was PTH 819K registered?

PTH 819K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1971.

Is PTH 819K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTH 819K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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