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YRF 246M

1973 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,987 mi
Last recorded19,987 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1973 Land Rover Defender62,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRF 246M
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,987 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 15 Sep 2016 19,977 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

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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YRF 246M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YRF 246M, 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 YRF 246M registered?

YRF 246M is a 1973 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is YRF 246M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRF 246M shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YRF 246M have outstanding finance?

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