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NTT 78P

1976 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,085 mi
Last recorded97,085 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTT 78P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 97,085 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 97,078 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 96,718 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 96,715 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet catch missing (8.4.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed Needs fixing more securely (6.3.5.a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,467 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 95,467 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 45,360 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 45,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 45,360 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 45,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fual tank in rusty condition

Pass 10 May 2006 45,360 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel tank very rusty.

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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NTT 78P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NTT 78P, 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 NTT 78P registered?

NTT 78P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 July 1976.

Is NTT 78P safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTT 78P shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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