MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,556 miAbove average mileage for this year
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underside of vehicle completely covered in underseal
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake pedal excessively corroded mounting plate inside vehicle (3.3.A.1a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
underside of vehicle completely covered in underseal
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front spring u bolts corroded
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear handbrake linkage corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear handbrake linkage corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front tyre pearished
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SWU 698R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SWU 698R, 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 SWU 698R registered?
SWU 698R is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1976.
Is SWU 698R safe to buy?
The MOT history for SWU 698R shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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