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TGY 941M

1973 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,582 mi
Last recorded96,582 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGY 941M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,582 miles

vec chassis in very rusty condision

Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,106 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 95,106 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Pass 11 May 2009 94,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

extensive welding repairs carried out underbody

heavy surface corrosion rear suspension treatment reqd,

Fail 8 May 2009 94,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

extensive welding repairs carried out underbody

heavy surface corrosion rear suspension treatment reqd,

Pass 21 Mar 2008 93,613 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 93,613 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

extensive welding repairs carried out on vehicle

Fail 21 Oct 2006 92,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

transfer box has an oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2006 92,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

transfer box has an oil leak

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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TGY 941M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TGY 941M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TGY 941M registered?

TGY 941M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1973.

Is TGY 941M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGY 941M shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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