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VFH 982M

1974 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,123 mi
Last recorded47,123 miles
Recorded on10 May 2007
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFH 982M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 May 2007 47,123 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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VFH 982M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1974 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,492 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 VFH 982M, 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 52 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 VFH 982M registered?

VFH 982M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 1974.

Is VFH 982M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFH 982M shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VFH 982M have outstanding finance?

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