MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,514 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All underside metal parts and panels very rusty.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/f tyre slightly cracked & perished.
o/s/r bump stop slightly corroded.
o/s/r tyre slightly cracked & perished.
slight oil leak at rear diff.
Oil leak
both rear tyres perished
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
advise oil leaks front and rear
advise osf hub has play
battery insecure
advise osf shock absorber securing nail
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front hub slightly leaking oil
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RNY 744R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 RNY 744R, 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 RNY 744R registered?
RNY 744R is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1977.
Is RNY 744R safe to buy?
The MOT history for RNY 744R shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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