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Q287GVR

1971 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,865 mi
Last recorded147,865 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ287GVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2013 147,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 147,865 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 147,829 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 147,809 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 146,079 miles

Oil leak

offside rear slightly binding new pads and discs fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2007 142,961 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 140,046 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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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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