MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,320 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
n/s wiper blade & arm worn
rear propshaft uj worn
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
n/s wiper blade & arm worn
rear propshaft uj worn
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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SJO 618P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 SJO 618P, 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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What year was SJO 618P registered?
SJO 618P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1976.
Is SJO 618P safe to buy?
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