MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,758 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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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HYV 160W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HYV 160W, 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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How do I check the history of HYV 160W?
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What year was HYV 160W registered?
HYV 160W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1981.
Is HYV 160W safe to buy?
The MOT history for HYV 160W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HYV 160W have outstanding finance?
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