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TYU 574S

1977 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,408 mi
Last recorded102,408 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYU 574S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 102,408 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 102,398 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 102,368 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 102,368 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short battery connection (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,034 miles

front tractor seal slightly leaking

Fail 20 Jul 2015 90,034 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tractor seals slightly leaking

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 5,621 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,018 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in side wall

Fail 19 Jun 2013 80,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre cut in side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,503 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 89,547 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 89,209 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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TYU 574S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYU 574S, 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 TYU 574S registered?

TYU 574S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1977.

Is TYU 574S safe to buy?

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