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BSC 771S

1977 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,378 mi
Last recorded71,378 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSC 771S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 71,378 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,415 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 70,415 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 68,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 67,828 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,262 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 65,030 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,385 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,636 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 60,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,997 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 59,240 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 58,129 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 55,206 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 55,202 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BSC 771S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BSC 771S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BSC 771S registered?

BSC 771S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1977.

Is BSC 771S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSC 771S shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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