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EFR 882S

1977 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,345 mi
Last recorded91,345 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFR 882S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 91,345 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 91,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EFR 882S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EFR 882S, 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 EFR 882S registered?

EFR 882S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1977.

Is EFR 882S safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFR 882S 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.

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