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KYU 860X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,159 mi
Last recorded98,159 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYU 860X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2008 98,159 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

extensive plating chassis

slightly uneven braking on front

slightly uneven braking on rear

wiper switch loose

chassis corroding

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 98,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chassis corroding

extensive plating chassis

slightly uneven braking on rear

wiper switch loose

Pass 14 Jun 2007 96,250 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 96,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 95,264 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 95,243 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KYU 860X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 KYU 860X, 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 KYU 860X registered?

KYU 860X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1981.

Is KYU 860X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYU 860X shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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