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SBC 140N

1974 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,196 mi
Last recorded81,196 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBC 140N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 81,196 miles

Misting of oil around nearside front sphere joint'

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,101 miles

Both front sphear joints leaking slightly

Some play in offside front sphear joint.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 80,669 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 80,669 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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SBC 140N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SBC 140N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBC 140N registered?

SBC 140N is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1974.

Is SBC 140N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBC 140N shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SBC 140N have outstanding finance?

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