MOT Status
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52,326 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
drop link gaitor torn
ex mount missing rear
no o/s/f seat belt fitted
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake imbalance
Non obligatory mirror damaged
FUEL PUMP DAMP WITH SLIGHT FUEL LEAK
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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TJA 449J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 TJA 449J, 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.
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What year was TJA 449J registered?
TJA 449J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1971.
Is TJA 449J safe to buy?
The MOT history for TJA 449J shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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