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SST 377T

1978 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,774 mi
Last recorded72,774 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Defender59,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSST 377T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 72,774 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 72,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 72,596 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 71,708 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 71,496 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine and Gearbox oil leak

Leaf springs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,464 miles

engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2018 71,325 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 71,234 miles

rear leaf springs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,084 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 71,072 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,741 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,056 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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SST 377T is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 59,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SST 377T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SST 377T?

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What year was SST 377T registered?

SST 377T is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is SST 377T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SST 377T shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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