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SJO 618P

1976 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

15,320 mi
Last recorded15,320 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJO 618P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 15,320 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 15,320 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 15,137 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 15,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,689 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 14,688 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,617 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,626 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 14,623 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,699 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2007 13,689 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 13,010 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 13,010 miles

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?

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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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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SJO 618P is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1976.

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The MOT history for SJO 618P shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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