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Q492PTL

1971 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,096 mi
Last recorded113,096 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ492PTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 113,096 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 107,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 107,708 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 104,826 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 112,255 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 93,802 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 88,571 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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Q492PTL is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 Q492PTL, 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 Q492PTL registered?

Q492PTL is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q492PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q492PTL 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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