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NVA 572R

1976 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,219 mi
Last recorded37,219 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVA 572R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,219 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 37,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 35,525 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,955 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 34,955 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 33,551 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 33,546 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,149 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 32,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,619 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,557 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,955 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 28,238 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 27,678 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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NVA 572R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NVA 572R, 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

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What year was NVA 572R registered?

NVA 572R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1976.

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The MOT history for NVA 572R shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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