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Q200FAD

1971 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,210 mi
Last recorded174,210 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ200FAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 174,210 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2019 174,210 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shocker mount area \chalked/ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shocker mount area \chalked/ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2018 176,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 174,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2016 172,630 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 166,742 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 163,510 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 100,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Oct 2012 100,211 miles

advise rear tyres wearing low

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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Q200FAD is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Q200FAD, 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.

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What year was Q200FAD registered?

Q200FAD is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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