MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,885 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front swivel joint has slight leak
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front swivel joint slight leak
Offside Rear wheel will not rotate freely back wards
Coolant leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
offside of vehicle lower than the nearside
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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ACG 438R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1977 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 68,189 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 ACG 438R, 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 49 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 ACG 438R registered?
ACG 438R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1977.
Is ACG 438R safe to buy?
The MOT history for ACG 438R shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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