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RRA 908K

1971 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,794 mi
Last recorded85,794 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 Land Rover Defender75,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRA 908K
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,794 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 85,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp poor earth? (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,794 miles

rear propshaft rear universal joint excessive play

Fail 24 Dec 2015 85,794 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear propshaft rear universal joint excessive play

Pass 5 Dec 2014 85,794 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 85,794 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 85,794 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 85,794 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

number plate lamp 50% inoprative

Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,794 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 85,794 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 85,794 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear brake drums possible fluid leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2010 65,794 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 85,794 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 85,794 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front propshaft spline joint play

rear axle lateral crossbeam corrosion

rear propshaft securing bolts loose

Pass 7 Nov 2008 85,569 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 85,547 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

rear axle support beam corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 83,173 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 81,797 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 81,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

fog lamp inoprative

Pass 8 Oct 2005 80,137 miles

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

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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RRA 908K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,580 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 RRA 908K, 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 55 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 RRA 908K registered?

RRA 908K is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1971.

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