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RNF 285R

1977 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,541 mi
Last recorded47,541 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNF 285R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 47,541 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 47,541 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,025 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 29 May 2009 47,014 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

front number plate poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,555 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 46,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

offside rear brake sticking

rear axle oil seal nearside leaking

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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RNF 285R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 RNF 285R, 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 RNF 285R registered?

RNF 285R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 May 1977.

Is RNF 285R safe to buy?

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