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RNT 849N

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,385 mi
Last recorded40,385 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNT 849N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,385 miles

reverse lamp missing

slight bend in steering arm

spare tyre has a cut in side wall and is flat

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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RNT 849N is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RNT 849N, 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

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What year was RNT 849N registered?

RNT 849N is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is RNT 849N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNT 849N shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RNT 849N have outstanding finance?

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