MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,478 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front and rear chassis corroded
both front axle swivels slight oil leak
oil leak on engine
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front and rear chassis corroded
both front axle swivels slight oil leak
oil leak on engine
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YAD 814S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 YAD 814S, 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 YAD 814S registered?
YAD 814S is a 1978 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 1978.
Is YAD 814S safe to buy?
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