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SDE 28G

1975 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,337 mi
Last recorded95,337 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDE 28G
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2017 95,337 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 95,251 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 95,804 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,822 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,597 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 94,003 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 93,783 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 93,604 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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SDE 28G is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 SDE 28G, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SDE 28G?

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What year was SDE 28G registered?

SDE 28G is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1975.

Is SDE 28G safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDE 28G shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SDE 28G have outstanding finance?

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