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VFG 328L

1972 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,743 mi
Last recorded92,743 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1972 Land Rover Defender39,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFG 328L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 92,743 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 92,414 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 92,414 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2009 91,246 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 89,883 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 89,883 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 87,950 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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VFG 328L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFG 328L, 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 VFG 328L?

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What year was VFG 328L registered?

VFG 328L is a 1972 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1972.

Is VFG 328L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFG 328L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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