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BEC 310S

1978 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

50,632 mi
Last recorded50,632 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEC 310S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2008 50,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

wiper only fitted to drivers side.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 50,632 miles

wiper only fitted to drivers side.

Fail 21 Dec 2007 50,632 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper only fitted to drivers side

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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BEC 310S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 59,439 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 BEC 310S, 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 48 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 BEC 310S?

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What year was BEC 310S registered?

BEC 310S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 1978.

Is BEC 310S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEC 310S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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