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HYT 768W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,169 mi
Last recorded146,169 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYT 768W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 146,169 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,821 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2011

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2010 44,321 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/f seat covered in 'duck' tape

tape applied to o/s/f door and o/s/r door

Pass 29 Jun 2009 33,589 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for HYT 768W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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