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UVS 379

1971 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,490 mi
Last recorded44,490 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVS 379
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,490 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,301 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 37,301 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,621 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,953 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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UVS 379 is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVS 379, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UVS 379?

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What year was UVS 379 registered?

UVS 379 is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is UVS 379 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVS 379 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UVS 379 have outstanding finance?

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