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RNY 744R

1977 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,514 mi
Last recorded88,514 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNY 744R
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,514 miles

All underside metal parts and panels very rusty.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 88,302 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 4 Apr 2014 88,275 miles

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.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 88,014 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Feb 2012 87,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 87,667 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 87,667 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 87,519 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 87,515 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2007 87,079 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 86,972 miles

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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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.

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