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KFL 201G

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,852 mi
Last recorded66,852 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFL 201G
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,852 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 66,548 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,062 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,950 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 65,697 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,557 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,086 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS MEMBER BY SHACKLE MOUNTING CORRODED

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,631 miles

Coolant leak round rad area

Fail 28 Sep 2009 64,631 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak round rad area

Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,339 miles

front diff oil seal leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,411 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 62,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 61,068 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 61,055 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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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KFL 201G is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KFL 201G, 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 KFL 201G registered?

KFL 201G is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 1981.

Is KFL 201G safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFL 201G shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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