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TYH 62S

1977 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

7,901 mi
Last recorded7,901 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYH 62S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 7,901 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 6,145 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 4,664 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 3,360 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 1,450 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 1,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/r/r tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 26 Jul 2012 659 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 658 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 99,872 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 99,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 98,594 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 98,592 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 97,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 96,671 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 95,460 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 94,225 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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TYH 62S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TYH 62S, 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 TYH 62S registered?

TYH 62S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1977.

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