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TAV 910S

1977 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

34,940 mi
Last recorded34,940 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAV 910S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2012 34,940 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,372 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 34,343 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,609 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 33,593 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various other welding patch repairs around chassis

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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TAV 910S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 TAV 910S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TAV 910S?

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What year was TAV 910S registered?

TAV 910S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1977.

Is TAV 910S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAV 910S shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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