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MKT 700R

1976 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,865 mi
Last recorded23,865 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKT 700R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,865 miles

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

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

engine and gearbox cradles corrosion

fluid leak around trans brake but brake is efficient

Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,017 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,504 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 22,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,074 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 22,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

body rusted through bulkhead at offside and nearside

front wheel arches rusted through

possible oil leak in handbrake drum

rear tyres perished

underside of crossmember under gearbox rusted through

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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MKT 700R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 MKT 700R, 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 MKT 700R?

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What year was MKT 700R registered?

MKT 700R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 1976.

Is MKT 700R safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKT 700R shows 7 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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