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VJG 393T

1979 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

45,208 mi
Last recorded45,208 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Defender63,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJG 393T
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres perished and cracked

corrsion throughtout under side of vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2014 45,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four tyres perished and cracked

corrosion throught under side of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,927 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 44,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 44,732 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to n/s/f "A" post

large oil leak on engine(rocker cover gsk.)

n/s and o/s wiper ends split

various welding repairs have been carried out to body and chassis

Pass 7 Jul 2007 42,877 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 42,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,979 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 39,974 miles

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

chassis very rusty throughout

n/s/f door pillar corroded

rear axle straps broken

rear crossmember severely corroded

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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VJG 393T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 63,097 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 VJG 393T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VJG 393T is a 1979 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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