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AFA 868A

1960 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

230,132 mi
Last recorded230,132 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 1960 Land Rover Defender32,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFA 868A
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2017 230,132 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 228,704 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 227,077 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 226,420 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 225,679 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 224,921 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 224,102 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 222,714 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 221,502 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 220,377 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 215,811 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 206,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AFA 868A is a 1960 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 32,901 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 AFA 868A, 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 66 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 AFA 868A?

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What year was AFA 868A registered?

AFA 868A is a 1960 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1960.

Is AFA 868A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFA 868A shows 12 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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