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CMA 668S

1978 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,320 mi
Last recorded28,320 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2005
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMA 668S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2005 28,320 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

near side front chassis outrigger corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2005 28,320 miles

near side front chassis outrigger corroded

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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CMA 668S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CMA 668S, 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

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What year was CMA 668S registered?

CMA 668S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is CMA 668S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMA 668S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CMA 668S have outstanding finance?

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