MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,539 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
corrosion on bodywork
corrosion on tub cross members
hub oil seals on rear hubs leaking slightly
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all 4 tyres have cracks not deep enough to reach ply
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
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion on body
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HUM 996G safe to buy?
The MOT history for HUM 996G shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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