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RTV 163N

1974 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,345 mi
Last recorded163,345 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTV 163N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 163,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 161,939 miles

all tyres perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 160,850 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 159,431 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 28 Jan 2015 157,562 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 156,018 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 154,239 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 152,790 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 151,090 miles

front tyres deteriated

oil leak from power steering box

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 149,115 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 147,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

panhard bushes deteriated

Pass 8 Jan 2008 146,514 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2006

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006
Pass 22 Dec 2005 145,906 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight fluid leak from steering box and pump

Fail 15 Dec 2005 145,906 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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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RTV 163N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,492 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 RTV 163N, 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 52 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 RTV 163N registered?

RTV 163N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 1974.

Is RTV 163N safe to buy?

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