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MYH 450L

1973 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

75,312 mi
Last recorded75,312 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2005
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYH 450L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2005 75,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

corrosion to nearside front bulk head not within prescribed area

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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MYH 450L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1973 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 62,835 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 MYH 450L, 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 53 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 MYH 450L registered?

MYH 450L is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1973.

Is MYH 450L safe to buy?

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