MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,345 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front brake pipes to cylinders near corrosion limit
corrosion front chassis legs
cracking rear flex hose
front to rear brake pipe nearing corrosion limit
nearside rear anchor bush near wear limit
nearside rear upper shackle nearing wear limit
no front centre seat belt fitted
no rear seat belts fitted
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front brake pipes to cylinders near corrosion limit
corrosion front chassis legs
cracking rear flex hose
front to rear brake pipe nearing corrosion limit
nearside rear anchor bush near wear limit
nearside rear upper shackle nearing wear limit
no front centre seat belt fitted
no rear seat belts fitted
Coolant leak
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
chassis rusty and muddy in places
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Chassis rusty in places muddy in places
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Engine smokey on idle.Generally muddy underside
Engine smokey on idle.Generally muddy underside
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WTA 61S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 59,439 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 WTA 61S, 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 48 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 WTA 61S registered?
WTA 61S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1978.
Is WTA 61S safe to buy?
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