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NCL 629P

1976 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,726 mi
Last recorded38,726 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCL 629P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 38,726 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES POORLY MOUNTED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

OIL LEAK

Fail 9 Feb 2017 38,726 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES POORLY MOUNTED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

OIL LEAK

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,076 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 37,688 miles

Small hole in O/S/R indicator lens

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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NCL 629P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 48,070 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 NCL 629P, 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 50 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 NCL 629P?

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What year was NCL 629P registered?

NCL 629P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 1976.

Is NCL 629P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCL 629P shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NCL 629P have outstanding finance?

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