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STG 212S

1977 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

319 mi
Last recorded319 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTG 212S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 319 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,161 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Aug 2017 73,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,039 miles

Oil leak various components ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 71,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak various components ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 68,189 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,774 miles

n/s/f bulkhead to chasis mounting starting to corode

o/s/f bulkhesd to chasis body mounting slight coroshion

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,848 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber shroud corroded

offside front inner wheel arch loose

Fail 6 Aug 2013 65,846 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber shroud corroded

offside front inner wheel arch loose

Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,060 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,128 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 16 Aug 2011 61,128 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,407 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,687 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 56,677 miles

rear floor holed

Pass 10 Aug 2007 55,032 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 55,032 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 52,990 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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STG 212S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 STG 212S, 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 STG 212S registered?

STG 212S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is STG 212S safe to buy?

The MOT history for STG 212S shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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