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266 ANV

1961 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,909 mi
Last recorded130,909 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1961 Land Rover Defender67,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration266 ANV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1961
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 130,909 miles

offside door mirror cracked

oil leak to engine

rear fog lamp not working

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

vin number not displayed in correct position unable to find plate

Fail 14 Oct 2008 130,909 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside door mirror cracked

oil leak to engine

rear fog lamp not working

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

vin number not displayed in correct position unable to find plate

Pass 16 Jul 2007
Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,452 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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266 ANV is a 1961 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1961 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 67,251 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 266 ANV, 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 65 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 266 ANV registered?

266 ANV is a 1961 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1961.

Is 266 ANV safe to buy?

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