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OAD 824P

1976 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,799 mi
Last recorded90,799 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAD 824P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 90,799 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 90,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Jan 2007 86,347 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2006 81,648 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 81,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 81,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OAD 824P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OAD 824P, 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 OAD 824P registered?

OAD 824P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is OAD 824P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAD 824P shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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