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HUM 996G

1978 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,539 mi
Last recorded40,539 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUM 996G
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 40,539 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion on bodywork

corrosion on tub

rear hub oil seals leaking slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2018 40,191 miles

corrosion on bodywork

corrosion on tub cross members

hub oil seals on rear hubs leaking slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2018 40,191 miles

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

corrosion on bodywork

corrosion on tub cross members

hub oil seals on rear hubs leaking slightly

Fail 20 Nov 2017 40,180 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body mtgs at rear cross member (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body mtg at a post (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at cross member (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on bodywork

corrosion on tub cross members

hub oil seals on rear hubs leaking slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2016 39,970 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 38,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres have cracks not deep enough to reach ply

Pass 9 May 2014 37,604 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 36,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on bodywork

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on body

Fail 25 Mar 2011 39,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s rear hub oil seal slight leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 39,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s rear hub oil seal slight leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,256 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 35,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,903 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 34,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,511 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 34,116 miles

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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HUM 996G is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HUM 996G, 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.

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What year was HUM 996G registered?

HUM 996G is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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