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VPC 216M

1974 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,286 mi
Last recorded27,286 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1974 Land Rover Defender58,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPC 216M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 27,286 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 27,276 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,265 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,175 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 25,659 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 25,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 25,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,898 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 24,793 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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VPC 216M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VPC 216M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VPC 216M?

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What year was VPC 216M registered?

VPC 216M is a 1974 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 1974.

Is VPC 216M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPC 216M shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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