MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bonnet toggle perrishing
front seat belt slightly damaged
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bonnet toggle perrishing
front seat belt slightly damaged
Oil leak
offside rear slightly binding new pads and discs fitted
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Q287GVR is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 Q287GVR, 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 Q287GVR registered?
Q287GVR is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is Q287GVR safe to buy?
The MOT history for Q287GVR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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