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MUY 319X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,603 mi
Last recorded30,603 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 319X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,603 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hub slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 30,417 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 29,947 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front floor is corroded

towing hitch fitted to front bumper

Pass 12 May 2017 29,290 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 29,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 28,290 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,292 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,289 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,516 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 26,506 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,577 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,915 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,220 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 22,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 18,627 miles

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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MUY 319X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MUY 319X, 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 MUY 319X registered?

MUY 319X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is MUY 319X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUY 319X shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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