MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear various places (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And rear sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Non obligatory mirror damaged
o/s/f seat covered in 'duck' tape
tape applied to o/s/f door and o/s/r door
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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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HYT 768W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 HYT 768W, 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 768W registered?
HYT 768W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1981.
Is HYT 768W safe to buy?
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