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171 FKL

1959 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,210 mi
Last recorded35,210 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1959 Land Rover Defender56,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration171 FKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2006 35,210 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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171 FKL is a 1959 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 56,358 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 171 FKL, 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 67 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 171 FKL registered?

171 FKL is a 1959 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1959.

Is 171 FKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 171 FKL 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.

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