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HYT 747W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,522 mi
Last recorded157,522 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYT 747W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 157,522 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in panard rod at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake pipe along axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inside of rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 153,350 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Also boot deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Telescopic section (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper only just works

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Along rear edge near tow bar area but to bar removed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All 3 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 153,347 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Also boot deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Telescopic section (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper only just works

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Along rear edge near tow bar area but to bar removed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All 3 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 142,273 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside/Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower drag link end, rubber boot is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis in front of shocker (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 129,355 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)

Steering damper bush has slight movement

Fail 23 Jul 2016 129,310 miles

Front registration plate obscured Not fitted to front of vehicle and cant be seen clearly (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Rear end of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not aimed on to windscreen (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear end of chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.6.2)

Steering damper bush has slight movement

Pass 1 Jul 2015 120,505 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 120,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HYT 747W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HYT 747W, 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.

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What year was HYT 747W registered?

HYT 747W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1981.

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