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OHU 299R

1977 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,438 mi
Last recorded44,438 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHU 299R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,438 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 43,888 miles

All 4 tyres deteriated

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 May 2012 43,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All 4 tyres deteriated

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,869 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2009 43,836 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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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OHU 299R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OHU 299R, 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.

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What year was OHU 299R registered?

OHU 299R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1977.

Is OHU 299R safe to buy?

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