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URS 800S

1977 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,895 mi
Last recorded4,895 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1977 Land Rover Defender68,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURS 800S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2010 4,895 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 4,881 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 4,875 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r backplate slightly damp

sand ladder racking protruding slightly both sides

slight play in steering box

slight smell of electrical burning inside vehicle

wiring under bonnet untidy/hanging down

Pass 22 Sep 2007 4,455 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 3,701 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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URS 800S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 URS 800S, 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 URS 800S?

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What year was URS 800S registered?

URS 800S is a 1977 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1977.

Is URS 800S safe to buy?

The MOT history for URS 800S shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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