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TGC 74L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,044 mi
Last recorded46,044 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGC 74L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,044 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,037 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 44,285 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,009 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,508 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,568 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 40,536 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,536 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,408 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,388 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,073 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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TGC 74L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1972 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 39,376 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 TGC 74L, 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 54 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 TGC 74L?

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What year was TGC 74L registered?

TGC 74L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is TGC 74L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGC 74L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TGC 74L have outstanding finance?

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