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SAC 969R

1976 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2194cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,107 mi
Last recorded48,107 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAC 969R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,194cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 48,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,034 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 47,466 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 46,440 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,854 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 44,844 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 44,148 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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SAC 969R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,194cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SAC 969R, 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 SAC 969R?

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What year was SAC 969R registered?

SAC 969R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 December 1976.

Is SAC 969R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAC 969R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAC 969R have outstanding finance?

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