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GGJ 390X

1976 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,707 mi
Last recorded32,707 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGJ 390X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,858 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,172 miles

BOTH FRONT HUBS LEAKING

FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS MEMBER CORRODING

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,989 miles

BOTH FRONT HUBS LEAKING AND GAITERS DETERIORATED

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE STRUCTURE COVERED IN HEAVY UNDERSEAL

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Fail 3 Sep 2011 29,934 miles

Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

BOTH FRONT HUBS LEAKING AND GAITERS DETERIORATED

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE STRUCTURE COVERED IN HEAVY UNDERSEAL

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,361 miles

fluid leak from both front hubs

fluid leak o/s/r hub area

o/s top of door loose

play in prop shaft u/j:s

rear prop shaft gaiter split

slight play in o/s/f hub assembly

under body of vehicle under sealed

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front hub gaiters split

corrosion around pedal box area

corrosion o/s/f out-rigger

Fail 26 Aug 2010 28,358 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front hub gaiters split

corrosion around pedal box area

corrosion o/s/f out-rigger

fluid leak from both front hubs

fluid leak o/s/r hub area

o/s top of door loose

play in prop shaft u/j:s

rear prop shaft gaiter split

slight play in o/s/f hub assembly

under body of vehicle under sealed

Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,582 miles

BOTH FRONT HUBS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F INDICATOR UNIT LOOSE

N/S/F SIDELIGHT LENS GLASS LOOSE

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

O/S/F DOOR TOP LOOSE

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

VEHICLE DECLARED MANUFACTURED IN 1976 FOGLAMP EXEMPT V5C SEEN REF NO 5063 624 5824

VEHICLE LOWER STRUCTURE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 18 Aug 2009 26,524 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front and rear propshaft u/js have play

both front hub oil seals leaking

leak from osr hub inside brake drum

nsf indicator glass loose

osf door top loose

osf spring shacle lock nut just on thread

propshaft boot split rear

Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,725 miles

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

chassis and under side rusting heavly and has had welding repairs

n/s and o/s front swivels slight leaking

Fail 12 Aug 2008 25,725 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

chassis and under side rusting heavly and has had welding repairs

n/s and o/s front swivels slight leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,090 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 24,077 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

various welding repairs to chassis rails

Pass 24 Jun 2006 22,353 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 20,878 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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GGJ 390X is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GGJ 390X, 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.

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GGJ 390X is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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