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NWH 941R

1977 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,916 mi
Last recorded88,916 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWH 941R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,916 miles

all hub seals leaking oil

all tyres cracked and perished (old age)

play in transmission output chassis

underbody surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 20 Jun 2006 88,861 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 88,849 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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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NWH 941R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWH 941R, 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

How do I check the history of NWH 941R?

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What year was NWH 941R registered?

NWH 941R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1977.

Is NWH 941R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWH 941R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NWH 941R have outstanding finance?

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