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AVG 746X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,429 mi
Last recorded76,429 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVG 746X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 76,429 miles

Corrosion at front chassis legs.

Fail 17 May 2011 76,414 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Corrosion at front chassis legs.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,980 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 74,971 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,379 miles

All tyres tubeless,fitted to tube type rims.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 73,363 miles

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

All tyres tubeless,fitted to tube type rims.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 72,002 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 72,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 70,570 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 70,570 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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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AVG 746X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,707 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 AVG 746X, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AVG 746X registered?

AVG 746X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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